Category Archives: Life 101

Life 101 – Snow Day

Last night, we got more snow in New York City, and I agree with the church in Poughkeepsie that has the sign outside: “Whoever is praying for snow, please STOP!” When I was a kid, “snow days” were the best … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – For your weekend

Grammy Whammy. Lady Gaga arrived in an alien egg; Justin Bieber took home a goose egg; and Christina Aguilera fell and was egged by critics. I’m gaga for Gaga, happy to say I don’t have Bieber fever, and I feel … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Spring has sprung

For several weeks, I thought someone had stolen my trashcan. It had lived for years at the top of my farm’s driveway and then suddenly it was gone. SO, here’s today’s Catskill scene after two days finally above 60 degrees. … Continue reading

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What I’m Doing – Shark Tales

Some of you might have noted my posts have been fewer over the last couple weeks. I’m on deadline for my new book (details to come on that later), but yesterday I had the privilege of working with Barbara Corcoran … Continue reading

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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

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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

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What I’m Doing – TV for Valentine’s

CATCH ME ON… MSNBC Sunday, February 13th, at 8:30 a.m. with the Dos and Don’ts of Valentines. (I’ll have a few loving ideas for Democrats and Republicans!) PIX 11 Morning Show, February 14th, time to be announced… I’m crafting from … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – For the weekend

He’s back. Fox debuted the first teaser for X Factor, Simon Cowell’s new talent show that will be on our TVs this fall. Anyone over the age of 12 is eligible to audition, but the big news is that the … Continue reading

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Giveaways – Shark Tales

My new book is out. It’s the inspiring true story of Barbara Corcoran–real estate mogul, ABC Shark Tank star and Today Show real estate contributor–and her best advice for anyone starting a business. A continuation of our best-seller, Use What … Continue reading

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