There was a time in my life when holidays and birthdays often came with gifts of jewelry. Earrings were a popular choice and I was given some really beautiful ones that are special to me and probably even valuable. Like those .5 carat diamond studs of which I managed to lose one. Twice. There was … Continue reading Twinning with Princess Diana
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Where Hepburn and Tracy trysted
Trysted. What a word! Sometimes the state of language distresses me...folks don’t respect it enough to spell it or speak it correctly and the words we’ve added to English just don’t seem to have added much really. Like “hooking up,” for instance. But, I digress. Let’s get to where Hepburn and Tracy trysted! During my … Continue reading Where Hepburn and Tracy trysted
Memories of Miami
Last weekend, while Albany hunkered down for a powerful snowstorm and arctic temperatures, I hopped on a nonstop flight to Ft. Lauderdale. Ultimate destination: Miami Beach. Despite the government shutdown, my timing was good and I made it through Albany International (*giggle*) Airport security in no time and boarded the JetBlue flight in the second … Continue reading Memories of Miami
I Am Still Alive
The title of the post refers to a really great book I just read, not the fact that I spent a quick and indulgent weekend in Miami, by the way. Kate Alice Marshall’s book, I Am Still Alive, published in 2018, was the perfect vacation read - exciting, well written and an absolute page turner. Let … Continue reading I Am Still Alive
Miami Vice
Or would you say more Miami nice? I guess it remains to be seen, but I’m hoping for a positive mix of both. I’m planning a long weekend in Miami Beach and I’m looking for recommendations. I know I’ve been to Miami twice before, but it’s been a long time since my last visit and … Continue reading Miami Vice
Tidying Up
What does one watch after they blow through Mrs. Maisel, Season 2? Well, if you’re feeling inspired by the start of a new year, or as if your life is somewhat out of control, you can’t go wrong with the Netflix series Tidying Up. It’s the perfect antidote to an overly consumptive holiday season and promises … Continue reading Tidying Up
Desert beauty – Palm Springs, December 2018
Here are some photos from my recent trip to the desert. I'm already looking at the calendar for Christmas 2019. I need to get back there again to spend time with someone I dearly love and to soak in more of this beauty.