Category Archives: What I’m Doing
Fun! Free Book Giveaways
Here I am celebrating the launch of my new book with two gorgeous friends, ABC Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran and Fox News’s Lis Wiehl. That’s right… Moving In: Tales of an Unlicensed Marriage is out, and if you haven’t … Continue reading
Gossip! – Local Theatrics & Liza!
Lots to tell! I’ll be hosting a major event at the Rosendale Theatre in June (announcement coming soon). But in the meantime, do me a favor and help the Rosendale Theatre win $5000 grant towards a much needed wheelchair lift! … Continue reading
Pet Fun – Go Dog Go! Show
This Sunday I’ll be judging the 2nd Annual “Go Dog Go” Show at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie. This event celebrates the underdog – regardless of pedigree or level of talent – and supports animal rescue and advocacy. Divisions … Continue reading
Talented Friends – Zoey Byron
I went last week to the launch party of my friend Zoey’s new venture, Zoey Byron. She’s handcrafting (hand stitching!) gorgeous leather handbags, belts, jewelry, wallets, and cuffs. I LOVE my new bracelet, and more, I love Zoey’s vision of … Continue reading
Happy Easter
Happy Easter! And Happy Passover! I’m going simple this year with my Easter eggs and putting the same color in vintage berry baskets (a garage sale find!) Are you having a hunt? Check out some simple (and cheap!) ideas from … Continue reading
Life 101 – Happy Spring!
Ahhh, the first day of spring. The day the sun sits directly above the equator on its march northward. Have you ever heard that you can balance a raw egg on end on the first day of spring because somehow … Continue reading
Life 101 – Talented Friends
One of my Secrets to a Happy Life is “celebrating the talents of others.” And I love that I have some talented friends. Congrats to Paul S. Heath, the artist known as DumbWon, on his new show at Keegan Ales … Continue reading
Life 101 – Charity
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how to make the world better and the people I know who are making a concerted effort to do that. In Trench Town, Jamaica, my friend Roslyn Ellison recognized a need amidst the … Continue reading
Oscars – On the radio with Rita
If you’ve been following along, I’m often asked to comment on American culture. One of the things that I like so much about our big events — The Grammy’s, The Superbowl, The Oscars — is that those spectacles bring us … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Today is the day that it isn’t sappy to spread some love. I tied ribbons around heart-healthy dark chocolate bars and gave one to everyone in my yoga class this morning. The smiles I received far outweighed the few bucks … Continue reading
