New Yorkers, by reputation, are fast-talking, assertive and easily annoyed; I fit right in.

Want to lose weight? Kick a bad habit? Well you might want to try hypnosis! ... no longer regarded as mere hocus-pocus, it's been shown as an effective means of helping people quit smoking, shed pounds, reduce stress, and end phobias.

I can cook; but not well. I figure I have six years until my children discover what their friends' mothers make for dinner.

It may feel like the more you know about depression and the many forms it can take, the more questions you have. That's how I feel.

Nobody calls me silly. That is not a word that applies to me.

I've come to recognize what I call my 'inside interests.' Telling stories. And helping people tell their stories is a sort of interpersonal gardening. My work at NBC News was to report the news, but in hindsight, I often tried to look for some insight to share that might spark a moment of recognition in a viewer.

What I've discovered is that my kids weren't watching the 'Today' show... they watch 'Gumby' and 'Bugs Bunny!'