Radio DJ. College professor. Mom. Host of "Because I Said So". A single working mom of two lovely little boys (2 and 7), 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 the Associate Professor of Communication and Media Arts at SUNY Genesee, and a SUNY Chancellors Award winning educator. A lifelong WNYer, born and raised in Cheektowaga, I now live back with my parents and my kids. I've been on the radio in Buffalo since the 90s and am known to change hair colors frequently.
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Remember These Retro Color-Changing Gloves?
The color changing gloves and mittens you remember from your 1980s childhood are being made again, and are available in both adult and child sizes.
The Trendiest Baby Name in History
If you guessed Mary, you were so close. Mary is the second trendiest name in history.
Don’t Fall For This Holiday Gift Facebook Scam
The Secret Sister scam is making the rounds on Facebook again this year, here's what you need to know.
Here’s The Top Baby Names of 2019
The year has almost come to a close, and the data is in. Here's the top baby names for 2019.
Should We Have This In The US: Car Seat Alarms
Italy just passed a law that requires the use of alarms that would notify parents if a child is left in a car seat.
Amazon Sells A Bracelet That Shocks You When You Do Something Bad
For anyone on your Christmas list that struggles with self-discipline, perhaps this is the gift of the season.
Everyone Gets Free Tacos At Taco Bell Today
Everyone can get a free Doritos Locos taco today at Taco Bell thanks to a stolen base in the World Series Game 6.
Snickers Giving Away 1 Million Bags of Candy for Halloween
Snickers may have failed on its bid to change Halloween trick-or-treating to a Saturday night, but it's making good on its promise to give away a million bags of candy anyway.
New Law Provides Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Moms
A new law now allows a breastfeeding mom to be exempt from jury duty in New York State.
If You Have An Old Roku, Netflix Won’t Work
If you are using an older model Roku streaming device to watch Netflix on your TV, soon the app won't work on that device.