It is July 4, 2010 and I am lamenting my absence from my traditional Independence Day venue: Schroon Lake, NY in the Adirondack Mountains. In this small mountain town, the virtues of Americana, from the annual Main Street parade, to a lakeside picnic and fireworks exploding over a darkening sky remind us of the values of our heritage while serving up a visceral promise of hope and change. I have … Read More
This weekend was a transformational time in my life. As the youngest of my 3 children graduated from college and I celebrated my 60th birthday, I feel energized by the possibilities before me. I am excited about the potential challenges and the freedom to try new things. I feel as if I can venture back to the pre-family days and revisit the youthful expectations that defined my aesthetic; but … Read More
I have always been intrigued with art that focuses on the grace and beauty of the feminine mystique. I have collected illustrations and prints that depict woman engrossed in the simple acts of daily life; bathing, drinking a cup of tea, ironing, or nursing. Many artists have managed this pictorial poetry to celebrate the female form, but when my first child was born, I became particularly enamored with the work … Read More
It is October in New York. The New York Yankees are in the post season playoffs and I have become a devotee by default. The men in my life are obsessed. One of the lessons this iconic American sport teaches is to perform at top levels, an athlete needs to be “in the zone”. That means feeling comfortable in your own skin and having the confidence to believe you can … Read More
Last week-end we tailgated at my son’s Boston College football game. Since it was a rainy September day and we managed to get a spot in the campus garage, our table was a popular destination. At least thirty plus students attended. The weather was very fickle; damp and chilly before the game, sunny and warm in the bleachers. The kids seemed to manage the changing conditions with youthful nonchalance but … Read More
Horses are my passion! This is Trigger. He belongs to my friend Gale and I have a tremendous crush on him. Horseback riding is a sport I took up, just 5 years ago and now, I ride every week. I have decided that moving in tandem with a horse is being in a state of grace.
For me, comfort during sports has always been a challenge. I have struggled … Read More