"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. " Dalai Lama I sit here and wonder, what the heck am I going to write about? Then it seems, as if out of the blue...something happens that gives me an idea. A small tidbit of something that happened in my life that may (or may not) be of interest to others. Something that others possible may be able to relate to or laugh about. Possibly some tips, pointers or information that may make someones day or world a little brighter. I LOVE the …
Crush and Covet – Apples, Lobsters, Lip Balm and More
Have you ever loved something so hard you'd do anything to get your hands on it? Within the bounds of the law, of course. We're all civilized. Although there was that time…and anyone would have done the same…and really, your best friend was none the wiser that it was you who borrowed her signed Rob Lowe poster. Anyway, now we're totally legitimate and buy our own stuff, but that doesn't make the crushes any less worthy of total adoration. At Life In …
How To Be A Good Houseguest
You’ve saved your money, arranged time off from the daily routine, and arrived by plane, train, or automobile to parts unknown. Okay, maybe not entirely unknown if you’re visiting a friend or your ancestral home, but at the very least you are out of your house. These visits can range in length from a weekend away to a few weeks overseas and are a welcome break. If you play your cards right, don’t act like Goldilocks eating everyone else’s porridge and breaking furniture, and learn how to be …
How To Be A Good Host
The holidays are finally here, or the long weekend. Either way, it’s time for slow mornings and celebrations and time to reconnect with family and friends. It’s also the time when we welcome visits from those who live far enough away to warrant staying overnight. I grew up in a home with an open door policy for visitors, so I have one too and since my family lives in France, the stays usually last several weeks. There were visits that I rocked as a host and other times I failed in my duties, but …
Top 10 Television Shows in NYC
Yesterday, I shared my favourite Top Ten Movies Set in NYC. Today I'm sharing my favourite TV Shows, because although movies made a big impression with me about New York, it was the TV shows that really sucked me in. From the classic "doink doink" from the Law & Order opening to The Jeffersons opening song (yes, I know every word) to the classic Friends show that had me glued to my set every Thursday night, these shows helped me fall in love with NYC long before I got to visit it. Less than …
