Halloween in Ireland
From banshees to faeries, Irish history is rich with folklore about the supernatural. I have always been drawn to the magical and surreal so this part of my ancestry is particularly interesting. I had no idea that Halloween had begun in Ireland. It has been so fun to read about the traditions and how it has evolved. […]
The J.Crew Catalog
I will always have a fondness for analog and print. I know I didn’t invent the nostalgia for a simpler time but my digital evolution has moved slower than my peers. An example of this is how I loved print magazines. I would go to newsstands whenever I could. The American print version was fine but I craved […]
Paul Newman Summer
The Paul Newman fashion era that is most interesting to me is when he started racing competitively in in the 70’s. Newman’s entry into racing wasn’t merely a celebrity whim but a genuine passion. He began competing professionally in 1972, at the age of 47, an age when many would consider slowing down rather than […]
Apple Picking
Apple Picking I am a novice fruit picker. I haven’t lived in places where it was so accessible or prolific. Fall is my favorite season and the first order of business when it starts to resemble autumn is apples. Actually, it is candy corn but apples closely follow. For logistical reasons, we chose Sherwood […]
Adam Katz: Gatherings
It was my first Alex Katz exhibit, also my first trip to the Guggenheim, and a perfect introduction to both. The exhibit, “Alex Katz: Gatherings” was a retrospective which the Guggenheim curated perfectly, and the spiral path worked so well, as Frank Lloyd Wright intended. I feel so grateful to have caught it in its […]
Album Review: A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas – Vince Guaraldi Trio By guest Contributor @whatisroyzzzspinning Great Christmas music, no matter what the style, conjures a sense of nostalgia. The best can be listened to on repeat and be the centerpiece of any Christmas playlist. Vince Guaraldi and his trio put together a brilliant set of relaxed jazz to […]
A Case for Tinsel
Lunatic that I am, I love Tinsel
Best Holiday Chocolates
I come from a long line of chocolate aficionados. I am proud of this aspect of my DNA. We have always maintained at the very least, you should have a box of See’s nuts and chews for yourself and to share with guests this time of year. I wouldn’t say that See’s is the gold […]
