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RIP – World’s Oldest Yard Saler
As we end the year, I received sad news. My dear friend, Wini Williams, passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96. Wini was featured in my book Garage Sale America as the “World’s Oldest Garage Saler” and … Continue reading
Dinner Party Talk – Practice!
Want to impress your friends and family? How about learning how to say “Merry Christmas” in a new language. Here are some ideas to get you started: Brazilian “Feliz Natal” Danish “Glædelig Jul” Eskimo “Jutdlime pivdluarit ukiortame pivdluaritlo!” French “Joyeux … Continue reading
Holidays – Decorating Tips
So, after decorating Edgewater Farm, my New York City apartment, and the building lobby, I can now say I’ve untangled lights for a week. In my next life (when I come back as a genius engineer), I’m going to create … Continue reading
Decorating – The Christmas Tree
In my book Merry Christmas America (on sale at Amazon!), I give the 5 Easy Steps to a Gorgeous Tree. In case you’re hauling out the holly soon, let me share a few ideas: 1) Decorate away from the wall. … Continue reading
Holidays – Ho ho ho!
Back in the days when we owned a restaurant, I liked to suit up. But when I grow up, I don’t think I could ever be a mall Santa. According to a survey of the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded … Continue reading
Life 101 – Here it comes!
First, let me say Woohooooooooo! The election is over AND we picked a WINNER! Next, let me welcome the first snowstorm of the season: The infamous Nor’easter known as “Athena.” This is my assistant Jessica’s first snowstorm in NYC! There … Continue reading
Life 101 – Go Vote!
Lyndon B. Johnson: “The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men.” Um, Lyndon, today we say “people.” And … Continue reading
New York, New York
I love New York. It’s been good to me and to a lot of New Yorkers. As Mayor Michael Bloomberg has said, “No place epitomizes the American experience and the American spirit more than New York City.” Let’s talk neighbor … Continue reading
Happy Halloween Housewife
Well, how was YOUR day? Well, I’ve got a leaky tub and a serious hangover. (Click image at left if you want proof!) To make the night more of a horror, those KIDS are about to start knocking on my … Continue reading
Life 101 – FrankenStorm!
Oh, Sandy! Not that Sandy or that one either. I’m talking about the one wreaking havoc on the East Coast! I’m safely hunkered down (by the floor to ceiling windows) in my NYC apartment. And it’s looking WINDY! I just … Continue reading
