“Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.” – Winnie-the-Pooh Sometimes old friends can be prophetic. Somewhere about the middle of August, I was having dinner with a very good friend visiting from the West Coast. We’ve known each other since […]
Posted: 09/10/10 9:58 AM
What really knocks me out is a book, when you’re all done reading it, you wished the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it. The Catcher in the Rye I know it sounds cliché, but one of the […]
Posted: 08/29/10 11:59 PM
Summer is quickly winding down. The “End of Summer” blues are kicking in. The few weeks that remain will be a whirlwind of last chance summer jaunts and vacations, BBQ’s with friends and planning our busy fall calendars. Where did the time go? As usual, summer is never long enough. It’s a blur of beach, […]
Posted: 08/18/10 5:00 PM
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting so….get on your way! — Dr. Seuss I hate this blog this week. I am not going to lie. It was only Week 6 and I just didn’t or couldn’t seem to do “something big” that would be universally defined as “unique” or adrenaline-inducing or even potentially […]
Posted: 08/9/10 1:47 PM
‘Where should one use perfume?’ a young woman asked.’Wherever one wants to be kissed,’ I said.” – Coco Chanel Ahh…romance, passion, Paris, perfume. This past week I went to see a great film, Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky. I know this seems “unworthy” of being on my “52” list but let me elaborate before you […]
Posted: 07/29/10 3:45 AM
Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass. – Fran Lebowitz Anyone who has been following my exploits these first few […]
Posted: 07/20/10 10:02 PM
“Oh, I don’t know how I could have doubted you!” – Porky Pig Now I remember dating. The first date you’re a little nervous; second date, you’re excited; third date, reality sets in. Or how about starting a diet? Best intentions. Monday, you’re ambitious; Tuesday, you’re in the groove. Second week, you’ve lost a pound […]
Posted: 07/13/10 10:00 PM
The reason the pro tells you to keep your head down is so you can’t see him laughing. ~Phyllis Diller, Comedian “It’s called chipping,” my tall, 20-something, confident golf instructor named Reed said as we walked to an open grassy area with a bucket of balls. I mistakenly thought I would be using a driver […]
Posted: 07/6/10 5:30 AM
Leave it to Oprah. Just as I was struggling to find the best words to talk about blueberries and write my first post, I picked up the July issue of O magazine and decided to relax and just do some mindless reading. And there it was: a great article about food, featuring the perfect quote […]
Posted: 06/28/10 3:00 AM
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