Category Archives: What I’m Doing

American Pets – Food ALERT!

Westminster is concerned and wants you to know… If you have pets, three brands of dog treats may be tied to kidney failure in dogs. After mysterious illnesses in at least 600 U.S. dogs, the FDA has issued a warning … Continue reading

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Life 101 – In 20 Years

Well, well, well… I had a computer glitch (trackpad gone bananas) and for the last five days have felt like a druggie without his fix! I’m back, but I’ll tell you being without my lifeline left me feeling anxious, agitated, … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Inspiration

Want to be inspired? Listen to Zach Wahls. This weekend he made an impressive (TWO standing ovations!) speech before a sold out crowd in NYC for the GLAAD Awards. His speech kicked off the night and was both funny and … Continue reading

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Gossip! Zach Wahls book

So, last week while putting on a mask, I had a brainstorm about my new book MY TWO MOMS with Zach Wahls. I ran out to the dining room and sat down at the table with Zach and we discussed … Continue reading

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

I’m one who lives by the Life 101 philosophy that anytime there is opportunity for celebration… jump in and make it fun. To me, St. Patrick’s Day is a time to plop a green wig on my head and go … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Happy Advice

Congrats, you’ve survived the Ides of March. (Julius Caesar was not so lucky, though he did get a salad named for him.) Now that you’ve survived, it’s time to promise yourself that tomorrow you’ll live life big. With that thought, … Continue reading

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Gardening – Wisdom

Speaking of gardening and gorgeous weather, I couldn’t resist playing hooky today and scooting across the Brooklyn Bridge and into the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Even in the early weeks of March, there was much in bloom from crocus and daffodils … Continue reading

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Gardening – Forsythia

I think every yard should have some forsythia. I always look forward to its yellow blossoms ushering in spring, and am often found traipsing through February snow to cut branches to bring them inside and “force” them to open. Groundhog … Continue reading

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Quick Fix – CD cleaner

Okay, okay, I know. Who has CDs anymore? Well, I do. Thousands of ’em. And on my “To Do” list for several years has been downloading them into my iTunes. I’ve finally begun the project and have found numerous CDs … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Remember to Smile!

Was riding a crowded subway today and in comes a singing quartet. After their rendition of “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” and passing the hat, they gave us New Yorkers a piece of advice as they exited the … Continue reading

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