I’ve never been one to binge watch any TV shows, but this past week was an exception to the rule. Laurel and I had been watching a series called Fauda on Netflix but dropped off after the first season. Years passed and the buzz surrounding season 4 was everywhere. Last week, season four came out, and somehow, I got hooked again. I wanted to only watch one episode and leave the next one for another night. But this intense thriller...

That well known cliché was made famous in 1988 by Bobby McFerrin, when the renowned singer released the song on his fourth album, Simple Pleasures. It was sung a cappella, with all sounds including whistling mastered and woven by McFerrin alone. Another chartbuster, Happy, by Pharell Williams, was released in 2013, from the soundtrack of Despicable Me 2. Both of these upbeat and uplifting tunes are truly unforgettable and actually help one feel “happy.” I recently watched an interview with...

Over the years I have collected many of my favorite quotes, which I have compiled and saved into a special file. Although I recommend we all create our own unique quotes, today I would like to share some of the best and meaningful quotes I have selected of famous musicians. Here we go: “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.” John Lennon “I’ve had great success being a total idiot.” – Jerry Lewis “Without deviation from the norm,...

Here we are on January 4, excited as the time when people who made New Year’s resolutions have either begun in earnest or have already had a misstep on one or more of their intended plans. In surfing the web for the most commonly made resolutions, I found some fascinating studies. According to Statista Global Consumer Survey, the top resolutions, ones we typically hear about, include exercise more, eat healthier, lose weight, and quitting smoking. These also fit nicely into...