Here’s how to (mindfully) enjoy your travels knowing you won’t forget anything at your hotel, AirBnB or VRBO. You may be familiar, after what had otherwise been a wonderful trip, with the panicked feeling that you left your cell phone, computer cable, or favorite bathing suit at a hotel, and…

Sitting with my friend David Spergel recently in Manhattan, enjoying glorious outdoor dining on a surprisingly warm fall day, I said how “normal” this moment felt. “Yes,” he responded, “like life in BC.” I looked up quizzically. “You know -” he said, “life before Covid. BC. Before Covid.” Aha, I…

We can stay sane and even find happiness during this time. Here‘s what to do. — 8. Create Weekly Rituals. I’ve been quarantining with my friend Jenni, and we quickly began creating rituals — things to look forward to and, quite frankly, to help us remember what day it is (we are both entrepreneurs who run our own companies and work seven days a week!). Our first ritual was to…

Is your date worthy of joining your shelter in place? — In a famous episode of Seinfeld, Elaine pontificated about whether her date was sponge-worthy, i.e. worthy of a coveted contraceptive sponge when she had limited supplies. Today the question is — are they quarantine-worthy? A friend recently met a guy on a social distancing date. They both wore masks and…