Easy as ABC…

Now that you have The Jackson Five playing background music in your head, I have a confession.  You know those silly/annoying emails that circulate every couple of years in which you answer questions about yourself?  Yeah, I’m one of those annoying people who not only fills them out, but sends them to nearly everyone in … Continue reading Easy as ABC…

Independence.

A few days ago there was a spectacular storm that swept through New York City.  Naturally, social media of every shape and form was quickly filled with stunning pictures, like the one below.  If you’d like to see more of this storm, click on the photo and you’ll get to see a lot of amazing photos.  But this one–this … Continue reading Independence.

Carpe Cupcake!

Apparently the new job is big on celebrating birthdays. Fine by me, especially when birthday girl happened to mentioned she liked ice cream cakes. I’d like to also mention there is a Cold Stone Creamery within walking distance–12 blocks, to be exact, and not of the avenue-block variety (if you live or been to NYC, … Continue reading Carpe Cupcake!

Get Your Hot Knish Here!

Nestled on the Upper West Side is a fabulous place at 80th & Broadway called Zabar’s, who’s motto is New York is Zabar’s…And Zabar’s is New York.  They’re not lying.  Zabar’s was opened in 1934 and is such a New York icon among New Yorkers in terms of gourmet food and coffee at reasonable prices.  I … Continue reading Get Your Hot Knish Here!

Song and Dance

One of the best parts about living in New York City is access to great theatre–by access I mean that you don’t have to drive 2 hours one way to see a show, because I know great theatre can be found everywhere.  But back to Broadway: it is, quite simply, amazing.  If you should happen upon The … Continue reading Song and Dance

Forget The Roses…

Everyone should make time in their lives to walk through a park on a cool, crisp autumn day.  It’s truly a sight to behold–colors of gold and green and red and brown; everyone slightly bundled, with a crisp chill in the air so as to keep you bundled; leaves rustling; laughter; hand holding–to me it’s … Continue reading Forget The Roses…