February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Kids & Parenting, The 18 yr old, The Traveling Chick, Travel & Lifestyle · October 31, 2022

There’s Nothing Like Autumn in New York


There's nothing like autumn in New York, and it is my favorite time to visit the city for many reasons. Here's why.

Autumn in New York
Why does it seem so inviting?
Autumn in New York
It spells the thrill of first-nighting

Glittering crowds and shimmering clouds
In canyons of steel
They’re making me feel I’m home

–Ella Fitzgerald, Autumn in New York

The very first time I visited New York was in November. It was the weekend before Thanksgiving in 2009 and I made my way on Amtrak from D.C. where I was visiting a friend to The Big Apple, getting off at Penn Station. I recall going outside the station in the rain and being in awe of everyone and everything around me. The lights of Times Square made the cloudy Saturday afternoon feel electric.

I will never forget my first time.

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the city many times since then, and now that my daughter is attending college there, I will be seeing the city more than ever before. A few weeks ago, I made the two-hour flight to NYC for Family Weekend at my daughter’s school and this time my son also traveled from Los Angeles as well to spend time together. My mom joined us from West Palm Beach and it was a mini-family reunion.

There's nothing like autumn in New York, and it is my favorite time to visit the city for many reasons. Here's why.

Autumn in New York.

What is it that I love about the city during this time of year?

It’s the mellow breeze and mild temperatures that make it comfortably easy to walk the streets. The scent of roasted nuts comes from vendors on each corner, giving you the warmth that is needed as the sun sets. How the leaves with their orange and brown hues tease you as you walk through Central Park. It smells like rain even when there is not a cloud in the sky and the sun is giving you its best side.

It is all of that and more.

It was such a dope experience to spend time with my family walking the streets of The Big Apple during this time of year, and I am awesomely blessed to be able to do it. My mother’s first trip to New York City was capped off with us all being together, walking the Brooklyn Bridge, taking in Rockefeller Center, and enjoying Melba’s in Harlem.

There's nothing like autumn in New York, and it is my favorite time to visit the city for many reasons. Here's why.

It was the best of times and the best of times.

Summer in New York is hot and sticky and sweaty–fun, yet hardcore for some. Winter in New York is cold and dark and soggy–still a good time, but not so pretty. Spring in New York is fresh and new and vibrant, but a little shallow. Autumn in New York is just right–it gives you all the goodness that it is known for but with a vibrant palette and weather pattern. I highly recommend New York during the fall.

If I could, I would bottle up autumn in New York so that I could enjoy it anytime that I wanted to.

Ella says (and sings) it better than I ever could. Just take it from her.

Want to experience autumn in New York virtually? Here are some films you should watch:

You’ve Got Mail

When Harry Meets Sally

Autumn in New York

Breakfast at Tiffany’s


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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
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#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
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#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
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