By ELLEN LEWIS
Recently, I decided to take a DNA test; not for ancestry, although this was certainly revealed. I was curious about my long term health. I had the results professionally analyzed and was surprised how the counselor identified physical and psychological realities about my nature without knowing me at all. Of course, learning the truth can be difficult, but knowing the truth enables us to take the necessary … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
We flew to Southern California this past weekend to attend the wedding party of my son’s sister-in-law, Megan Best. In true Megan style, it was just a whole lot of fun; a block party held outside her family’s home with 200 people eating, drinking and dancing in the street. Casual as it was; a buffet style barbecue, wine and beer stations, a candy bar, ice cream carts … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Lately, actually always, I take a much more macro perspective on current events. I learned to do this many years ago when my father scolded me about over lamenting the loss of a particular boyfriend. Cold as his words were at the time “Get over it, you must realize that you are a very small speck in the universe and one event will not define your life”, … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I know I am a bit late to the party, but recently, I have been binge watching Game of Thrones, having missed the craze when it was peeking. My husband thought it wouldn’t appeal to me as I have a deep distaste for gratuitous violence and sex in films. But I am fine with it when it weaves the very fabric of the tale setting the course … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I studied French diligently in school with big plans. I wanted to work at the United Nations and French is one of the 6 official UN languages. So when my merchandising career began (another story for another time) I questioned the viability of my education. You don’t hear that much French in New York’s garment district. But as my retail path veered into Intimate Apparel, I realized … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
After living in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for the past 5 years, last Spring I decided that I had to stop playing Spanish Charades and learn to speak the language. So, I hired a tutor with whom I not only studied in Cabo, but also continued to work with via SKYPE all summer while in the US. I really enjoy the discovery process as well as the … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
It’s been a very difficult year for me. The disappointment and disillusionment with my government has been a great weight to bare. To counterbalance my state of mind, I embarked on a research project which involved a lot of reading about presidential politics and the personalities that have led our country ever since the American Revolution. This past summer, on the heels of Ron Chernow’s book, Alexander … Read More