Good humor and positivity are the keys to fulfilling a joyous life.

Some say retirement is a death sentence. If one's occupation or one's active working life. I prefer semi-retired from OT hours or a burnout workload. Many people choose to retire when they are elderly or incapable of doing their job but if it feels good, let it ride.

The way jazz has endured is a testament to its timeless appeal and ability to adapt to new influences while staying true to its roots. 

It's exciting to see how modern musicians continue to push the boundaries of jazz while honoring its traditions. Festivals, concerts, and educational programs are essential elements in keeping the genre vibrant and relevant, making sure that both old and new generations of listeners and performers have a space to engage with it.

Jazz is in my DNA and my chosen station is Miami's 88 - Here are some of my favorite songs...

Free transportation in The Big Apple. A no cost  bus service that takes you across 33 top sights in downtown Manhattan daily.

Here is how to ride the Downtown Connection bus for free every day.

The  secret is on the streets of the concrete jungle. New York: has a welcome break in costly as the city is, there are a ton of ways to save some cash on every day expenses like transportation costs—you just have to know about the tricks of the trade.

Is it an art, a science, a lifestyle, a state of mind, or perhaps could it be a small bit of these rolled into one to live a happy and fulfilling life?

Embrace each day as the first day of the rest of your life, live content with small means, seek elegance, not luxury. To be worthy, not wealthy. To have class, not to be cress.