Anxious? You’re Not Alone

In today’s business culture, there’s constant pressure to be competitive, hard-working, and successful. But are we just not going to talk about the inevitable stress, nerves, and unease we may be dealing with as well? We all encounter stressors and challenges in life, no matter how accustomed we are to our daily routine. It’s important to… Read more »

How a beautiful old city comes to life during the pandemic

There is a certain unapologetic beauty to a shutdown. I say “unapologetic” because a society builds its physical surroundings, not as a tribute to a once great civilization, but as an ongoing celebration of what it’s truly capable of. To be human is to be creative and for this we should never be sorry. I… Read more »

BINGING IS GOOD FOR YOUR (MENTAL) HEALTH

Fight cabin fever with a good binge! If you had asked me last month what the term “social distancing” means, I probably would have said it means taking a break from Instagram and Facebook. But with Western New York schools now closed for a month, sporting events cancelled, and restaurants and entertainment venues shuttered indefinitely,… Read more »

Have you played team sports? It’s not too late to start!

Young Hispanic baseball team and coach raising gloves for motivational high-five before game starts.

I started Manzella Marketing over 30 years ago, which should give you an idea of how long I’ve been around. But when I’m on a softball field, playing in about 50 games a year, I feel like I’m still a kid.  I did the math recently, and I think I’ve played in over 1,250 softball games… Read more »