The other night, I watched the Netflix movie, “Woman In Gold” , the story of Maria Altmann’s late life struggle to recover the Gustav Klimt painting that was rightfully her family’s property. The portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer had been stolen by the Nazis during WWII along with many other valuables. Klimts elegant use of gold leaf, most widely recognized in this brilliant mosaic was the highlight of his golden … Read More
My husband Gerard went fishing yesterday and caught a 45 lb. Dorado. The ear to ear grin on his face said everything. He was very satisfied after his big catch. The thing about fishing is the hours of anticipation. Waiting endlessly, floating silently, one could be lulled to sleep lost in a fantasy of great expectations. Just when the dream is fading, the vision turns to reality and a powerful … Read More
By JEAN CRISS
As a Breast Cancer Survivor, I have tried many products that help support the fashion transition following surgery. Earlier this month, I wrote about leading bras and brands (Belly Bandit, Ana Ono, Posture Wings, Sophia Rose) that offer additional stylishe products that continue to attract buyers for today’s woman engaged in various stages of post breast-recovery . Now let’s dive a little deeper into some … Read More
Imagine you are shipwrecked on an exotic tropical island. What would you need to survive? Any style from the Huit Swimwear Eden blue lagoon collection would assure maximum camouflage and just enough exposure to guarantee rescue when desired. Available 32-34, B-D cups,these designs are a paradise found.
Several months ago I was introduced to an extraordinary young woman. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet her in person. Elizabeth Maria Walsh passed away August 28, 2014 at the age of 26. Diagnosed with stage IV adrenal cortical cancer at the age of 24 with a prognosis of 6 months to live, Elizabeth defied the experts to live a life, more robust in the short 2 and … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
I’ve been on the road a lot lately. Since the beginning of October, I’ve been in Denver, Vancouver, New Orleans, New York City and San Diego. Philadelphia, San Francisco and Los Angeles are next. Last weekend, the prospect of a relaxing week with no travel was beginning to seem like an oasis in the desert. As much as I love my work, I couldn’t wait to come … Read More
My husband’s family still owns a home in upstate New York. Situated on the eastern shore of Schroon Lake, it served for countless summers as an enclave for children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and friends to bond. It was a privilege that I married into; a vacation from routine, urban heat and social pressure. In the early days, there was no internet, no television, and only one rotary phone shared by … Read More