One of the most exciting parts of owning a restaurant, for me, is conceiving and hosting events. The Ladies First party last fall and our New Year's Day Open House, were two of my favorite afternoons spent at Lark + Lily in the near year (!) since we opened. Last Sunday I was fortunate enough … Continue reading Yoga Brunch
Tag: health
A tale of two abortions
Many, many years ago an older friend shared with me the story of her illegal abortion. It involved a large amount of money, cash only, of course, a bus ride out of the city and into the "everything looks the same" suburbs, and an extracted promise to never tell anyone where she had been (as … Continue reading A tale of two abortions
Hips don’t lie…
...but sometimes they do cry. As I transition from a season of x-country skiing to being back on the pavement, my hips are screaming in protest. They really do prefer the glide of skis on powder to the pounding of feet on sidewalks. It's going to be a long spring/summer/fall if the hips and I … Continue reading Hips don’t lie…
Medicine makes me sick
About a million years ago I worked for a medical practice in NYC. The doctors I worked with were incredibly hardworking, professional and compassionate. Coincidentally, at this very same time my brother was doing his residency in emergency medicine and he can also be accurately described with those very same adjectives. I miss those days. … Continue reading Medicine makes me sick
The ultimate CT
Does anyone else remember that abbreviation meaning something else back in the day? I'm not talking about the state of Connecticut either. These days, however, CT is the short form of Computerized tomography aka a Cat Scan or the test I had yesterday afternoon. If you're (fortunately) not familiar with CT scans, allow me to … Continue reading The ultimate CT
Good news/bad news and a bit of a Grimm tale
The good news? I weighed less than I thought I would when I stepped on the scale. The bad news? I need to see my ENT surgeon post-haste. For the record, I like it better when the good news follows the bad. I went to see my endocrinologist yesterday. I wasn't scheduled to see her … Continue reading Good news/bad news and a bit of a Grimm tale
In case of emergency
I'm in the midst of my annual array of wellness visits. You know, the semi-annual dental hygienist appointment, my mammogram, a check in with the endocrinologist, a general physical. I appreciate these practitioners and medical experts in my life for the peace of mind they provide that I am healthy. I've grown accustomed to … Continue reading In case of emergency