Silent Disco at HubWeek 2017, Boston
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.” – Martha Graham What is HubWeek? I always wanted to attend HubWeek, a fall festival in Boston, Massachusetts. HubWeek was created by The Boston Globe, Harvard University, MIT, and Massachusetts General Hospital in 2014. HubWeek features innovative thought leaders in art, science, and technology, […]
Artichoke Hummus
“Good food is very often, even most often, simple food.” – Anthony Bourdain This artichoke hummus is another healthy recipe I modified from Dr. Amy Myers. Her original version can be found here. Ingredients: 14 oz jarred artichoke hearts 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp […]
The Dubai Frame, UAE
“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends… The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy On Sunday, we had some time to kill before heading to Abu Dhabi. We passed the Dubai Frame multiple times, and some of the folks in our group recommended it. We decided to check it […]
Gold on 27, Burj Al Arab, Dubai
“I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything.” – Bill Bryson The “7-star” hotel Before heading to Dubai, Elaine mentioned she wanted to explore the 7-star, luxury hotel, the Burj Al Arab. At the time, I said […]
Fear the Raven, Ravenwood Haunted Farm, Massachusetts
“It’s not just a haunted house… it’s an adventure!” Boston’s newest haunted attraction, Ravenwood Haunted Farm, located in Haverhill, Massachusetts recently opened. I love the Halloween season, so I wanted to check it out. One night, I went with Carlyn and her two children. Before going, I checked out their Facebook page and read the […]
Exploring Baltimore, The Oprah Way
“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.” – Frank Borman An expanded territory Recently, I acquired a larger territory at work. This means I travel to new places and meet new clients. With increased responsibilities comes the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. From a personal standpoint, I have the option of exploring […]
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
“Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell.” – Paula Bendfeldt On Saturday, we headed to Al Ain, the Garden City, with our Gate 1 group via bus. On our way there, we spied Oman, another country I had never thought of visiting. Our guide encouraged us to […]
Louie & Ernie’s Pizza, Bronx, New York
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” – James Beard I love pizza. I wish I didn’t, but I do. As I have a gluten and wheat sensitivity, I avoid these ingredients. But, when John asked me if I wanted to stop at the best pizza place in New York, I had to give […]
West Virginia: A New Day, A New State
“A walk down a country road is good for body, heart and soul.” I recently acquired a few new states as part of my territory. Last week, I found myself in West Virginia, a place I had never visited before. After several hours of meetings and driving, I decided to wander off into nature for […]