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Quick Fix – Peanut Butter Day

Did you know March 1 is “National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day?” But everyday for me is peanut butter day! It is my go to afternoon snack, as it was my granddad’s before me. (A shout out to my favorite, Skippy, proudly made in Arkansas!) Peanut butter and a banana are the quickest, most perfect [...]

Happy Leap Day!

Did you know that the odds of having a birthday on February 29th are one in 1,461? Yet there are four million people worldwide with February 29th as their birthday. So, let me take this opportunity to wish all of those “leaplings” a very happy birthday. Perhaps they are all partying in Anthony, Texas, [...]

Life 101 – The Little Things

Today, Westminster and I stumbled upon a little clump of crocus on our walk in Riverside Park. It was like a little patch of happiness peaking through after winter. Crocuses warm the soul. If you don’t have crocuses in your yard, get some! They are a happy sign of good things to come! Did [...]

American Fun – The Oscars

I went to the Oscars with The Artist (aka the star seller of Manhattan Real Estate…). I thought the night was a better than average year (unless you were Ryan Seacrest), but maybe it’s because I won the Oscar pool and walked away with a pocket full of cash. I thought Billy Crystal’s opening [...]

Gossip – Tour of Barb’s Apartment

When you’re skiing with the very daring Barbara Corcoran, you better be prepared to ski the trees. (Trust me, I know. And I squealed the entire time.) But now Barb has bravely gone where few New Yorkers dare, a tour of her apartment!!!, right down to the tablecloths. I think you’ll enjoy it. And [...]

Good Hearted Fun – Cash Mobs!

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most meaningful. Take bringing home flowers when it’s not Valentine’s or a birthday, but when the special occasion is pure LOVE. We’ve had flash mobs at Grand Central, we’ve had senior citizen flash mobs at Target… but now we have CASH MOBS! We all want to make a [...]

National Margarita Day – Ole!

YUMMALICIOUS! A margarita may well be my favorite food group, especially if it’s my favorite margarita on National Margarita Day. Here’s my secret recipe for a pitcher of Jalapeno Margarita I used to serve at my Mexican restaurant (imported from Oaxaca!) In a blender combine 2 cups of tequila, 1/2 cup of Triple Sec, [...]

American Fun – Dance Break

Some days–like rainy days in New York City–I need a little something to make my toes tap, my blood pump, and my spirits brighten. Like today for example. I’m working away on deadline and wanting a pick-me-up. Enter the Hotel Nacional, Gloria Estefan’s new music video. If this doesn’t get your toes tapping, blood [...]

Go Dog Go! Best in Show!

Meet Best in Show at the adorable Go Dog Go show this weekend. The show, sponsored by Rhinebeck’s Pause Dog Boutique to benefit HeARTs Speak, was absolute FUN. My fellow judges, Kathy Stevens from the Catskill Animal Sanctuary and Dr. Pia Salk of adoptapet.com, and I picked him in the “cutest” division and he [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Oh, love. Or, as Billy Crystal put it, “I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” That’s love. I’m wishing you and yours love today. That you find it, feel [...]