Monthly Archives: January 2023

My Time On Acela

On my last trip to New York, which was a week ago, I rode the Acela. It is a passenger train that travels the Northeastern corridor of the United States. It is marketed as a high-speed rail service to significantly … Continue reading

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Respect for Persons With Disabilities

I was in a store the other day, one that I frequent in the neighborhood where I live. It is a small, minority-owned business. The proprietor, whom I’ll call Mr. Manny, is a Pakistani American. Given my druthers, I love … Continue reading

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Smoking in Hotels

During a recent hotel visit, as soon as I entered the room, I could smell a faint aroma of a cigarette smoke. I ordinarily might not have cared since it wasn’t a very strong aroma. But smoke impairs my respiratory … Continue reading

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The Ka’Chava Craze: Does It Really Do That?

All the buzz has been on Ka’Chava. I have been seeing a lot of ads on social media, television, and in print magazines and newspapers. Yes, I do still read things the old fashioned way. Sometimes. All the testimonials I’ve … Continue reading

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