New Passions and Interests

I’m thrilled to announce a unique event that’s been a long time in the making—my very own one-man cabaret show, aptly named “Against the Norm.”  It’s now on the calendar…

I’ve had the pleasure (three times already!) teaming up with a fellow singer in my Manhattan Cabaret Arts group.   While I always also enjoy singing solo, there’s just something unique…

   It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I really love coffee.   Starbucks, Seattle’s Best, Dunkin’ Donuts, Gregory’s, Rook (Jersey Shore only)—they’re all pretty much the same to…

Half Dome Elevation of 10,500 Feet—One False Step and It Would be Over! My penchant for fitness vacations started about 10 years ago when I took my sons on a…

Now, what about the “good fats” such as avocados, olives, nuts and seeds and vegetable oils (the exception being coconut oil which has very high levels of saturated fat) and…

I used to think that standing ovations were the sole prerogative of Broadway actors and singers or incredibly talented performers who’ve reached the pinnacle of their artform.  Needless to say, they…

As many readers of this blog probably already know, when I was already nearing retirement, I started taking singing lessons, joined the Gotham Rock Choir,  and then made my way…

Several years ago, I started thinking about, discussing and contemplating the “what if’s and hows and when’s” of actually retiring.   I was burnt out and I knew it.  …

So, several months ago, after being on a whole food, plant based diet (WFPBD), I was getting a little bit bored with plain baked potatoes, plain brown rice (even with…

Peanut butter is healthy, right?  I mean, peanuts are a natural food and who didn’t grow up eating lots of Skippy or Jiff or even some of those awful (way…