In with the new

I cleared away a lot of clutter today. I recently saw an Oprah episode where she described having her closet in perfect order; she was radiant and, as she put it, “standing up straighter.” It’s amazing how clearing space brings in renewed energy and...

Creative juices

Tonight I went to Manhattan to see an art exhibit and film trailer with the title “burnt.” A Hoboken artist, Doug Auld, is working on a series of paintings of burn victims with the cooperation of St. Barnabas Hospital and three of his works were on...

Getting unclogged

I have a cold. The watery eyes, the stuffy nose, the dull headache, the sore throat. It’s annoying. No matter how much I try not to let it take me out of my game, it inevitably slows me down. And therein lies the problem when you’re a control freak. I...

Desperate women

I facilitated a discussion titled “Desperate Women” at a cafe in The Village tonight. About a dozen people came, some regulars of the weekly Salon and others simply intrigued by the topic. I have a lot of experience leading these community talks and this...

Sad but true

A few days ago I wrote a post saying I had begun reading He’s Just Not That Into You by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo of Sex and the City. Here’s my update. I finished the book and found it enlightening. I love common sense wisdom and this page-turner is...