Hey all! Just a reminder that this blog has a new home over here and Ill be transferring most of whats here over to the new site in the next few months. If youd like to keep up with the (almost) dail...
Hi friends! Im just starting to get back into the blogging swing of things over here, and will probably be combining my two sites sometime in the near future (meaning: next year or as soon as I have ...
Hi friends! If youre connected with me on facebook or follow me on twitter, you know already that I met one of my favorite authors this past week. Mario Vargas Llosa was at a dinner I attended, and g...
My Broadway block in the rainWine and cheese partyEuchre comes to New YorkSwedes come to New YorkWORKHope youre all doing well... someday Ill have time to blog again!
cute. i could never do it.
I went down to Zuccotti Park last night to observe the protesters camped out there. Ive written some of my observations here. Whats your take on the protest? Justified? Unjustified? Silly? Monumental...
Posting has been light and will probably continue to be for awhile, unfortunately. Im in the middle of a bunch of long-term projects and havent had much time to muse and write {at least on topics not...
Hope youre all having a great holiday weekend! Im catching up on work, enjoying the last hot days of summer, and having yet another West Wing marathon... what are you up to?{Photo from the highway- p...
I wrote a little post over here, and other than that theres not much to report. I wanted to be adventurous and see what was happening downtown, but without a subway or bus to catch, that wasnt really...
Love the new ad campaign for J.Crew.... Russia, ballet, cashmere- they struck a chord with me this time.
I survived this week! It was a long and busy one... Im currently watching To Kill A Mockingbird (love Gregory Peck) and planning on sleeping for a good chunk of the weekend. I came across the photo a...
Im really incredibly busy, which is very different from the situation just a few months ago when I had ample leisure time. Its a good change, but it was a swift one, so Im still trying to adapt. And ...
I was much busier with travel this summer than anticipated, and just returned from another lovely trip to Michigan during which I spent some time at my friend Mollys cottage. I love having a whole we...
The last few days in New York...Aside from the three and a half hour queue and the amount of people in the museum, it was pretty cool to finally see the Savage Beauty exhibit & be in the same roo...
Im on a county kick and love Carrie Underwood. Country music fans: any other suggestions?
Dear Friends,Due to jetlag, a crazy schedule, and lots of work in all different directions, Im going to take a break from the journal for a week or so. You can check over at my personal site for brie...
Its one of my last days in Italy and Im taking advantage of the sun, the lake, and the general calm. Theres a lot on the table right now in terms of career, short-term jobs, and various projects, but...
A few observations about Rome: its bursting at the seams with tourists! There are masses of people walking from Fontana di Trevi to the Pantheon to the Colosseum, etc etc everyday. Campo de Fiori and...
Rome is scorching hot and wonderful.I may never leave...
We spent the day in Bologna yesterday and discovered that its a nice city with lots of towers and very good food. To have the "authentic" experience, we decided to eat a lot of pasta, meat, f...
Venice is so lovely! We walked/boated around all day today and I was amazed at how big and consistently gorgeous it is. The culture is also fascinating; I love that the waterways are the main thoroug...
Summer in Europe = love. Along with some work obligations, Im back in the old country for a road trip through Italy and catch up time with friends. So far so great with sunny weather and good food. I...
Despite a four hour plane delay on the way, and a seven hour train delay on the way back, this past week in Michigan was a lot of fun! One of my best friends {Rick- see above} got married & it wa...
Theres no rhyme or reason to how Im posting these days. Sometimes I post over here, other times on this site. Theres also the occasional tumblr re-post. I dont know exactly what I want each site to b...
My parents parish has a festival every summer, and because Im home for a wedding, I was able to attend this year. The festival is a fundraiser for the church and school, and theres a BBQ chicken dinn...
From my desk this morning....Im on my way to Michigan again for some family time and another wedding. Seems like I just got back to New York, but Im looking forward to it nevertheless! After that Im ...
A midweek series is starting over here!Hope youre all having a good week...
Unfortunately, the High Line is turning into a bit of a tourist destination, but I still love the concept {green walkway on an old train track}. The new section is open now, and a friend and I walked...
I love these paintbrushes and their packaging {one quibble: theyve spelled thoroughly "thoroly", perhaps intentionally}. The brushes I just used with oil-based paint are still in tin foil in ...
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