Tag Archives: New York City

Happy New Year (+a Secret Recipe)–New York, NY

At midnight last night, our neighborhood was rocking.  Literally.  Booming fireworks went on until about 12:20 to kick off the New Year.  Was I out in Times Square celebrating?  God no.  At a trendy club toasting with Veuve?  Not exactly.  Home in bed with bronchitis? Check and check. Though it went down as my most […]

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Maureen and JW Engagement–Central Park, NYC

Maureen and JW met in college…so this isn’t just love, it’s Jumbo love.  Maureen’s dad actually advised that she “could be friendly with JW, but should not become ‘friends’ with him,” but that’s a whole other amusing story!  The plan clearly backfired because not only did they start dating, but eight years later they got […]

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To Tree or not to Tree–New York, NY

That is the question. Fantasy: A fragrant tree appears in our living room (already in a tree stand) on December 1st.  Maybe we’ve even driven somewhere and chopped one down during a light snowfall. Christmas carols play in the background as we cheerily sip cocoa and add white lights and story-filled ornaments. The tree skirt […]

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Turkey Parade–New York, NY

Happy Thanksgiving from the land of the Macy’s Day Parade balloons! When you live in NYC, it’s easy to slip into a routine and go for months without visiting some of our famous museums or attractions. However, when family comes to town, you have no excuse but to do it up!  So, the last jam-packed […]

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What a Long Strange Week It’s Been–New York, NY

I’m taking a break from Fine Art Friday today to share a few thoughts on the last week, which was bizarre to say the least. I feel lucky.  Lucky that my family is alive, healthy, and safe.  Prior to the storm, a family in our neighborhood experienced a horrific tragedy in which they lost two […]

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