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Life 101 – The Little Things

Today, Westminster and I stumbled upon a little clump of crocus on our walk in Riverside Park. It was like a little patch of happiness peaking through after winter. Crocuses warm the soul. If you don’t have crocuses in your … Continue reading

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American Fun – The Oscars

I went to the Oscars with The Artist (aka the star seller of Manhattan Real Estate…). I thought the night was a better than average year (unless you were Ryan Seacrest), but maybe it’s because I won the Oscar pool … Continue reading

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Gossip – Tour of Barb’s Apartment

When you’re skiing with the very daring Barbara Corcoran, you better be prepared to ski the trees. (Trust me, I know. And I squealed the entire time.) But now Barb has bravely gone where few New Yorkers dare, a tour … Continue reading

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Good Hearted Fun – Cash Mobs!

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most meaningful. Take bringing home flowers when it’s not Valentine’s or a birthday, but when the special occasion is pure LOVE. We’ve had flash mobs at Grand Central, we’ve had senior citizen flash mobs … Continue reading

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National Margarita Day – Ole!

YUMMALICIOUS! A margarita may well be my favorite food group, especially if it’s my favorite margarita on National Margarita Day. Here’s my secret recipe for a pitcher of Jalapeno Margarita I used to serve at my Mexican restaurant (imported from … Continue reading

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American Fun – Dance Break

Some days–like rainy days in New York City–I need a little something to make my toes tap, my blood pump, and my spirits brighten. Like today for example. I’m working away on deadline and wanting a pick-me-up. Enter the Hotel … Continue reading

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Go Dog Go! Best in Show!

Meet Best in Show at the adorable Go Dog Go show this weekend. The show, sponsored by Rhinebeck’s Pause Dog Boutique to benefit HeARTs Speak, was absolute FUN. My fellow judges, Kathy Stevens from the Catskill Animal Sanctuary and Dr. … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Oh, love. Or, as Billy Crystal put it, “I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” … Continue reading

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What I’m Doing – Dog Show!

This weekend Westminster and I will be in Red Hook, New York for the “Go Dog Go!” Show. In this month of the Westminster Dog Show, the people at Pause Dog Boutique thought that every dog should have its day … Continue reading

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What’s Up with America? Facebook!

Go ahead and friend me on Facebook and see what happens if you de-friend me. Nothing. Some people take Facebook way too seriously. In unbelievably tragic news, a Tennessee man is charged with murder after killing a couple who deleted … Continue reading

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