Category Archives: Holidays
Happy Memorial Day
Today, like you, I pause to salute those who have served this country so that we may live free. I’m thankful for their bravery and their willingness to put themselves on the line for others. In tribute to all our … Continue reading
Holidays – Easter
Have you boiled your “Spring Spheres?” Made your over-the-top bonnet? Unpacked one of last year’s 700 million Peeps? I’m busy planning which part of the chocolate bunny I’ll bite off first. Of course, there’s a poll: 76% of Americans bite … Continue reading
Holidays – April Fools!
You know how all this “April Fool” insanity came about? Ancient cultures used to celebrate New Year’s Day at the vernal equinox, thus the Julian calendar designated April 1 as New Year’s Day. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII ordered adoption … Continue reading
Holidays – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Let me give you a green rundown. My neighborhood restaurant in Hurley, The Hurley Mountain Inn, once again served 12,000 pounds of corn beef and lots of green beer. Oh, and there were parades. So, in … Continue reading
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Life 101 – So long Christmas
Some of you will think I’m crazy. Others will nod knowingly. I’m hunkered down at Edgewater Farm this week writing, writing, writing on deadline for my new book. And everywhere I look, there’s the “one last thing” Christmas decoration that … Continue reading
Life 101 – Craft box
While making my Valentine cards, I realized that every house should have a craft box, and the winter is the perfect time to put one together. I keep my crafts-from glue gun to glitter- in a variety of vintage wooden … Continue reading
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Holidays – Happy Valentine’s!
Happy Valentine’s Day, everybody! I was on PIX 11 with the gorgeous Debra Alfarone this morning… If you missed it, it was FUN. I crafted and concocted from inside of a VW Bug in Debra’s “Alt Side” segment. Watch it … Continue reading
Gossip! – Bruce in Daily News Gatecrasher
Yesterday on MSNBC I talked the DOs and DON’Ts of Valentine’s. (At left, DO set your kids up to get crafty!) In today’s New York Daily News, Frank Digiacomo’s Gatecrasher offers up a fun backstage moment between the outrageously talented … Continue reading
Holidays – Valentine’s approaches
For all you stumped on what to get your love for Valentine’s Day… I’ll be offering some ideas as we count down the days to love love love. The photo is from my stop and shop at Home Goods. (When … Continue reading
American Icon – I Have a Dream
Hats off on this January day to the peaceful principles and progressive messages of Martin Luther King, Jr. After our rough first week of the New Year, let us ponder today on what we each might do to help spread … Continue reading
