Transported

Thoroughly enjoyed a terrific 24 hours jam-packed with culture courtesy of New York City. It’s hard to believe I didn’t always live a stone’s throw from Manhattan with the ability to partake in all its opportunities. On Thursday evening my friend...

Parks and recreation

Over 12 years ago, after spending an academic year in Ann Arbor on a journalism fellowship, I realized I really took to a more urban lifestyle. I had lived the majority of my life in a Central Jersey suburb and enjoyed it for the most part. I lived next to a field...

What a doll

This billboard photo comes courtesy of my friend Kathi Carlson while in Manhattan this evening. Rock on. Can’t decide if it’s romantic or annoying that Ken is pining for Barbie. Thoughts anyone?

Zen and, yes, eyebrows

I know it will be hard to believe that I am about to write that letting my eyebrows grow in is a bit of a Zen exercise, but I kid not. I’ve pretty much been complaining about the shape of my brows for a few years now and just kept plucking and repeating the same...

My personal postcard

The gorgeous waterfront promenade along the Hudson River is such a part of life here in Hoboken, at least for some of us who are naturally drawn to water and a spectacular view. Tonight after my coaching sessions were finished I wandered down there to catch the scene...