I had a very Hamiltonian weekend. First, I finished reading Ron Chernow’s biography of this extraordinary man. Then, I listened to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s score for the Broadway hit show. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen it yet. At $900 a ticket I will have to pass. But it doesn’t matter. Being submerged in Alexander Hamilton’s story was an intellectual and creative privilege. Born without an “American” pedigree into an impoverished life, this brilliant immigrant rose to be, … Read More
I have been chomping at the bit (no this is not another Horse related blog) to write about my love affair with Chantelle’s Sports Bra. Let me clarify. This is a very personal statement. There are so many good sports bras on the market. In fact, I own quite a few of myself and I happily wear them. My husband moans when I pack my bags for Mexico. He cannot understand why my bra wardrobe … Read More
I don’t think I have made a secret of my passion for horses and horseback riding. It is a found pleasure, a sport I discovered at the ripe young age of 54. I remember telling someone shortly after I began this journey that it wasn’t much exercise but it was a great mental distraction; therapy of sorts. That is probably because the first time I ever mounted a horse he refused to move. I was … Read More
