A newly-engaged working mom of two (soon to be three) lovely little boys, I'm curious about the people, places and things that make up the world around us. I love working out and spending time with my boys; and I am as likely to tear up a karaoke stage as to deliver a dynamic lecture in the classroom. I am also a former Associate Professor of Communication and Media Arts at SUNY Genesee, and a SUNY Chancellor's Award-winning educator. A lifelong WNYer, born and raised in Cheektowaga, I now live with my fiance and our kids. I've been on the radio in Buffalo since the 90s and am known to change hair colors frequently.
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Help This Bills Fan Win “Greatest Baker” Title
One Williamsville Bills fan could be headed for the big time, as they compete to win the "Greatest Baker" competition with a repertoire that includes a Zubaz-inspired cake.
6 Ugly Christmas Sweaters for the Bills Fan on Your List
These sweaters will help keep you warm, show your team spirit, and social distance -- because they're so ugly, people won't want to be next to you.
Today We Learned How To Sing Happy Birthday in Polish
So at your next birthday celebration, learn this song and then raise a glass and shout, "Na Zdrowie!" (Cheers!)
Avoiding Holiday Depression in the Age of COVID-19
A new study finds there's one thing people do that significantly increases their feelings of holiday depression, but you're not going to like not doing it.
Here’s A Good Reason To Ditch Your Kid’s Winter Coat
It might seem counterintuitive -- especially when we live in such a cold climate -- but it turns out you're making your kids less safe when you secure them in a car seat while wearing a winter coat.
New High Speed Internet Service Coming to Buffalo
Slated to serve parts of Buffalo by 2021, Greenlight Networks says high-speed internet should be available to nearly 10,000 homes.
Don’t Fall for This Holiday Secret Sister Gift Facebook Scam
The Secret Sister scam is making the rounds on Facebook again this year, here's what you need to know.
Canalside Cancels Winter Activities, Including Ice Skating
The rinks will go unused this winter at the Buffalo Waterfront.
We Made Hot Chocolate Bombs At Home
Hot Chocolate Bombs are all the hype on Instagram and Pinterest this fall and winter season.
Buffalo Company Selling Cardboard Cutouts of you for Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving celebrations will undoubtedly be missing some of the usual attendees this year.
Moms Desperate To Find These Two Hot Holiday Items
It's not the Cabbage Patch dolls of the 1980s, or even the more-recent Hatchimal. Nope, not a video game or flashy new tech either.
The Debut of Dads on Huggies Boxes
For the first time ever, Huggies is featuring dads with their babies in ads and diaper packaging.