Magazine Archive
Magazine Archive
Money Myth #1: My home mortgage needs to be paid off when I retire to be happy
In my new one Man Show “Yield of Dreams” I identify 15 Myths People Have about Their Money. A Myth is “a false belief you have about a subject matter…” Read more to find out what these are.
The science of vaccines
Let’s talk about vaccines. I have been a vaccine immunologist since 2005. My interest in vaccines began with a healthy respect for viruses especially the Avian Bird Flu and Ebola. These are two very different but horrifying pathogens. My concern was and still is that these or other pathogens could become a pandemic and devastate the world. COVID-19 has given the world a test run on how crippling and terrifying a pandemic can be.
The Absorption
December is ripe with many overlooked food holidays. Embrace a healthy lifestyle and Eat a Red Apple Day on December 1st before National Fritters Day on the 2nd. Cotton Candy Day is the 7th and brownies bring in the 8th. Special weapons and tactics; SWAT may be needed to shoo gnats on Fruitcake Day, (Dec. 27). Happy gnats prefer red wine to spiked seltzer or other lower grade libations.
The Neighborly Absorption (Part 11)
May your winter season be full of wishes, dishes, and swishes. December is ripe with many overlooked food holidays. Embrace a healthy lifestyle and eat a red apple day on December 1st before National Fritters Day on the 2nd. Cotton candy day is the 7th and brownies bring in the 8th. Special weapons and tactics; SWAT may be needed to shoo gnats on Fruitcake Day, (Dec. 27).
Andy and Siyana Huszar: Empowering women through fashion
When Andy and Siyana met in 2012, they were both firmly engaged in the corporate world of New York City. After a career in finance, he was a professor at Rutgers Business School while she still worked in finance, designing financial products for an insurance company. They quickly hit it off, but three months later Siyana revealed a secret: as a hobby, she had been designing and selling clothing through Etsy and it was quickly becoming her passion.
Postpartum Exercise
One of the most frequent questions I am asked as a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist is: “What exercise video or online programs do you recommend I do to get in shape after giving birth?” Many new parents are eager to get back to their pre-pregnancy state and streaming a video may be the quickest and most convenient way for some to begin their daily exercise routine.
What causes a dead outlet & how to fix one
If an outlet in your home has suddenly stopped working, there are a few reasons why this may have happened. Read about some of these reasons below and learn more about what you can do to fix a dead outlet.
The Neighborly Absorption (Part 10)
Aloe originates from the Arabian Peninsula, but lives in tropical, semi-tropical, arid, and indoor environments. It is one of the most useful plants in the world and provides many healing properties. Hummingbirds love the nectar from the bell-shaped aloe flowers that bloom in spring and early summer.
Lauren-Lee Barry: Coming full circle
Though Lauren-Lee Barry has found education to be a natural fit, it wasn’t originally where she thought she would end up. She initially started in health science, but when her son Michael started school, life gave her a new direction. After spending her last 5 years working in the Northampton public school system, in 2020 she decided to move closer to where she dedicated so much of her time.
Navigating the Medicare maze
Medicare can be complex and confusing. For many people, it can be extremely intimidating just trying to understand all of the available options out there. Did you know there are local experts such as myself who help people navigate through this maze of information everyone knows as Medicare?
The Neighborly Absorption (Part 9)
Hockomock is a “place where the spirits dwell” & the swamp that bears the name houses magical fire wielding pukwudgies. Gauge what you do or say around them cautiously, because they are known to play a few tricks.
Dr. Jonathan Bayuk: Rocking for a good cause
When Dr. Jonathan Bayuk was young, he wanted to be a rock star, “but it’s a lot easier to go to medical school,” he said. That decision led him to the Valley as he took pre-med first at UMass Amherst and finished at Harvard. After completing medical school in Maine, he did his residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield and eventually specialized in allergy and immunology. And while his musical skills never materialized, one could certainly call Jonathan a rock star.
Ransomware: Tips for staying out of trouble
It’s all too normal recently. It seems almost daily there is a ransomware attack some ware... and unfortunately they regularly impact all of us. What can you do to prevent being a victim? Actually, there are many things you can do both personally and for your business. I put together a list of items you can have in your arsenal to hopefully prevent any such attacks.
The Neighborly Absorption (Part 8)
This edition is brought to you by the bat thermos of soup Alfred made for a run down Batman in The Animated Series. Did Bruce ever rock bat dominoes, house any bits, or grab some fresh apples in that ride? Playing endless hours of online bee simulators made life a ball again. The fire bees are finally making digital honey, and the male drones & worker females rendezvous at the hive. Bee’s Company too!
413 Let’s Go Out: Support our local restaurants
Northampton is a restaurant destination and boasts 100+ restaurants, bars, and other food service businesses. Across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, restaurants are a driving force in our state’s economy. They provide jobs and build careers for our neighbors, friends, and family members, and play a vital role in local communities throughout the state.
Dakkan and Sarah: Artisans and adventures
Dakkan is no stranger to the Valley. He attended Deerfield Academy and UMass Amherst and grew up in Colrain, Massachusetts. While at UMass, Dakkan majored in English, but he soon became fascinated with documentary filmmaking and the power of non-fiction in general. After bouncing around between San Francisco and New York City, he finally got his first filmmaking opportunity to shoot a documentary about the Tuscan Hills for public TV stations across the country.
My first grief teacher
Grief was never discussed at home. It just played itself out as I watched and learned. I was four when Grandpa Sam died and Grandma Bertha moved in with us. She spent summer days in our backyard, planting and weeding with a passion. Her mind would drift to memories of her little Ukrainian village.
The High Price of Building this Year
The high costs facing everyone right now when seeking home repair and renovations is not limited to the carpentry business alone. Every trade this year seems to be hampered by a shortage or inflated price in one form or another. There is wire and conduit shortages for electrical work, pipe and fitting shortages for plumbing, equipment shortages for heating and air conditioning and, of course, record high prices for lumber across the board.
The Neighborly Absorption (Part 7)
Dive in, all hands on deck. August is a grand slam 31-day hit parade. You don’t have to lead our horse to water because he plays water polo every day. The MVP – our most valuable pony won every event at this year’s pony awards. At a recent steeplechase workout, Clyde started slip sliding, trembled & tripped.
Jennifer Nery: Putting community into practice
Jennifer Nery, known as Jen, arrived in the Valley in 1994 when she attended Smith College “and it’s felt like home ever since,” she says. It was in Northampton where she started to discover what would become her lifelong passion for personal, alternative healthcare solutions.