There is no way I could write this post without including an article (or two) about #MeToo and the sexual harassment scandal that erupted with Hollywood Fat Boy, Harvey Weinstein at its centre. You may be surprised, however, by the articles I’ve picked –one of which prompted me to think back 40 years to a cab ride I shared in New York City with actor Dustin Hoffman. Continue reading “9 Best News Articles of 2017”
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Christmas Trees, Santas and A Grinch – Palm Beach Style
The first time Joe and I lived in Florida in the early 90s, we moved there in December. It felt strange to see Christmas trees and Santas and creches on church lawns in temperatures reaching 85-90 degrees. This time around when we visit during the holidays, it no longer feels strange. Continue reading “Christmas Trees, Santas and A Grinch – Palm Beach Style”
Unto Joe – A Great-Grandson Is Born
His name is Noah and he arrived in July. He is my husband Joe’s first great-grandchild, son of Joe’s first granddaughter, Heather who is the oldest of Joe’s five grandchildren. Continue reading “Unto Joe – A Great-Grandson Is Born”
On My Holiday Wishlist: Why It’s Not Books!
I have a long list of things I want to do when I finish the second revised draft of Book 3. Right now, I’m only halfway through my first revised draft, so it’ll be several months before I can start on my list –which includes (and this may come as news to my husband) a renovation of our kitchen and my workspace. That hasn’t stopped me from picking up little tchotchkes here and there which I think might look swell when I finish with the renovations. Continue reading “On My Holiday Wishlist: Why It’s Not Books!”
What I Discovered About My Favorite Authors & The Holidays
I’m in the middle of reading a delightful memoir, Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat To The Craziest Campaign In American History by MSNBC-TV anchor Katy Tur. It’s about the year she spent covering the presidential campaign of Donald Trump. The lovely thing about Katy is that she acknowledges that she got the job while still a relatively unknown TV reporter because no-one really thought that Trump would win either the Republican nomination or the presidency. Continue reading “What I Discovered About My Favorite Authors & The Holidays”