It’s less than a week from Thanksgiving and the government is telling us to cancel our holiday travel plans and restrict who we have over for dinner. Some people are crying out that this is an afront to their freedom. But most of us want to see the virus go away sooner than later. Let’s give thanks that we will soon have the virus under control. So much loss to … [Read more...]
Cru Sox: A Give Back Sock Company That Rocks
Billy D Graziadei IV, is the founder of the rock band Biohazard. He has teamed up with Angela and Edward Davis, both teachers who started a new company called Cru Sox. Its mission is to give back to the needy. I interviewed all three which you can watch in the video at the bottom of this post. Billy D Graziadei IV Billy was born in Boston and raised in New York to an … [Read more...]
Support Small Businesses to Keep Them From Closing Forever
The pandemic has packed a wallop on the U.S. and world economies but has been particularly hard on local establishments. That’s why it’s important to support small businesses whenever we can. Big companies like Starbucks, Amazon, and other corporations will survive while small businesses are closing every day. It’s so sad to hear about a favorite restaurant, Mom & Pop … [Read more...]
How Innovation is Helping Others Get Through the Pandemic
We’ve been in various stages of lockdown for the pandemic in the United States depending on what state or county you live in. Los Angeles is just beginning to open up but things will not be back to normal soon, especially for Baby Boomers. That can be hard on our mental state. Recently, I was introduced to two people who have been using innovation to help others … [Read more...]
Moving During COVID? How to Keep Safe and Stay Sane
So, I did it. I’m now out of my insanely expensive apartment and am temporarily renting a room in someone’s house. Moving during COVID is not something anyone should be doing right now but I had no choice. After my boyfriend died, the rent was more than I could handle on my own. Rent prices in Los Angeles are astronomical anyway for just about everyone unless you’re rich … [Read more...]