Touched down in Los Angeles and it was raining. The nerve of Albert Hammond to incorrectly forecast in the huge hit song, “It Never Rains In Southern California”. After the rain is the most beautiful time here. All is clear and sparkling and you fall in love with LaLaLand. The streets and shopping malls are…
I am leaving on a jet plane, destination, Los Angeles. I always depart my beloved NY in sadness, left wanting for a life that stimulates and rarely disappoints. I am extremely excited to see my husband after nearly 2 months and my doggies who I am desperate to cuddle, but LA takes some adjusting. Sure,…
What a sophisticated Grand Dame…in great shape for her age with beautiful lines and a stunning profile. Her lair is watched over by 2 strong feline guards. Her borders are painted with blooming colors. Her backside padded with yards of greenery, sustenance and comfort zones. Her inner persona packed with knowledge and words of wisdom…a…
I walked, sweated, ate and cultured clubbed my way through this week. I now navigate with a limp, but I walked from the Upper West Side of NYC to Soho one day, cruised the Park to Midtown East and then every single block in Soho and Nolita the following day, culminating with a jaunt from…
Fall is in the air in NYC. Previously, I have established that this is my absolute favorite season. The air is crisp and clean and the trees are painted with a brilliant haze of colors. Driving is not a chore as you are free to absorb the luscious landscape which is outlined with a golden…
I love New York. I cannot think of any place in the world that I would rather spend extended periods of time. Walking around this great city is so invigorating and stimulating…it is a daily dose of B 12. I am continually energized by Manhattan. If you are bored in NY, consider yourself beyond your…
It has been so hot in NYC the past 2 days that I do not want to go outside. I thought the Open was devastating, but if I had to be outside Wednesday and Thursday, I would have surely melted. It was so uncomfortable that I took my very first bus ride EVER in NYC….
Tuesday night I hopped the 1 train and went to catch me a, Big Fish, on Broadway. The show began previews last week and I was curious as I had enjoyed the querky little movie by the same name which was released in 2003, starring Albert Finney and Ewan McGregor as the older and younger Bloom….
The weather in New York has been amazing the past few days. We went from Hell to Heaven. Other than a recent trip to Vietnam, I do not believe I have ever experienced such oppressive heat and humidity. Everyone felt dirty, gritty, irritated and exhausted. With the wave of coolness and greatly reduced humidity, the NY…
Life gets in the way of my blog. I was going to write about being waitlisted for a one-way trip to Mars and then the apartment debacle leveled me. After another sleepless night on the couch in the living room, I re-enacted the memorable moment from the 1976 classic movie, “Network”. I stood in our Manhattan…
A picture says 1,000 words…my weekend in NYC with a NY state of mind…it’s free, fun and fabulous!!
I am leaving on a jet plane today, headed to New York City. I want to tackle Giants training camp and I may have an interesting project looming on the horizon…and the sweating commences. I will work on my East Coast attitude during the Virgin America flight. Back to Fairway for supplies, but truthfully there…
The day unfolded shrouded in coastal fog. Courtny and I took Berkeley, the miracle dog, for a 5 mile walk. Our Super Dog has rebounded again. She was literally on death’s door last weekend, but a dose of antibiotics and Berkeley’s back. Madison joined the festivities and she was also given a clean bill of health…
Footnote: I just returned from spin class and I am pissed. In light of today’s blog, I sat next to a bikini wearing (inappropriate for her body and age) Equinox member who spent the ENTIRE spin class texting on her iphone!! Talk about Entitlement, yes, capital E! She left her dirty towels and failed to…
Just returned from desolate Chez Ravine…yes, it is located in the USA. It is the site of Dodger Stadium and the city built the stadium in 1962 perhaps as an internment camp because there is only one way in and one way out. My beloved Yankees were in town so Courtny and her friend Cat…
Good morning….I am re-posting so that my readers can have easy access to the Blaye apartment website, if interested…http://www.bordeauxwinelands.com/ Congratulations, you are the proud owner of a beautiful abode in Bordeaux….I actually thought David had another family, but instead he was concealing a vintage hideaway in Blaye, France. Back story…We had planned a romantic sojourn…
What makes a man sexy? Case in point, Anthony Weiner and Eliot Spitzer who are both running for office in New York City. In case you have been bargaining shopping in Bangladesh and off the radar screen, Eliot Spitzer resigned 5 years ago as Governor of the great state of New York because he was consorting…
Word association. I am on my back in Pilates class and Marti, the Empress of Pilates instructors, compellingly calls for table top (on your back, bent knees, legs straight out from the knees, feet flexed). I struggle to get through her demanding classes and think, “Table top…mountain…South Africa. That shall be my next blog. Back…
As Huey Lewis and the News sang, “Picture This” scenario… I am up by 5:30am, dressed in my spinning finest and on my bike by 6:15am. I am feeling mighty fine about myself and then reality hits and definitely sucks. In walk a tall blonde and a lanky brunette in lululemon workout bikinis. Jesus, can’t…
If it’s Tuesday, it has to be all about food. In honor of Wimbledon and summer vacations, I shall bypass fish and chips and recommend some fabulous food in London. Note: London has their version of Open Table called, Top Table, (toptable.co.uk) so book ahead. One of the most…