Tag Archives: #americana
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
Gossip! – You’re invited…
I worked with Emmy winning TV host Rita Cosby on the bestselling book Quiet Hero, which chronicles her fascinating discovery that her father (at left with me) was a Polish resistance fighter and Nazi prisoner of war saved by American … Continue reading
Quick Fixes – Healthy Food!
It’s been two years since my chiropractor told me about the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet, and I went on it cold turkey. I feel younger, have more energy, and sleep like a baby. Don’t believe me? The diet was … Continue reading
Gossip! – Sundance 2013
It’s that time of year again… time to put on skis and go to the movies! Well, not at the same time. That would be sort of awkward. It’s already hard as heck to get tickets to Sundance Film Festival … Continue reading
What I’m Doing – My Next Book
After the fun of our last book, my pal Westminster has been working (for treats!) to help me finish my new book. And he’s cracking himself up. The new book has already got tongues wagging in NY gossip columns, but … Continue reading
Idea for a Happy New Year
Thankfully, we’ve survived multiple world end theories and are clicking over to another year… and you know what that means? Resolutions!!! Here’s a Life 101 idea… don’t make resolutions! Instead, sit in bed on New Year’s morning and make a … Continue reading
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
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
