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Run, don’t walk to see this documentary film by Tom Shadyac, a true hollywood insider with films like Ace Ventura:Pet Detective, Liar, Liar, and Bruce Almighty,  when it comes out in February.   It is certainly the most inspirational and moving piece I’ve seen in a very long time and to hear Tom speak toContinue reading “I AM”

Sydney is all dressed up in her Chanukah garb just to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday season.  May the light coming from your Menorah continue to shine bright for 8 days and beyond. Did you know that the Panama Hat is not from Panama?  In fact, it’s always been made in Ecuador where theyContinue reading “Sydney says…”

It’s a long way to go to see George, a 150 year old turtle in downward dog, but the Galapagos is Ecuador’s major calling card.  These enchanted isles are inspiring even if they are devoid of vegetation and look more like the moon than Hawaii.  We certainly got the inhabited feel of this place onContinue reading “Galapagos”

Ecuador is one of the world’s most environmentally diverse places on earth.  From Quito, the capital of Ecuador at 9350 feet above sea level, to Cotopaxi National Park at over 13,000 to the galapagos at sea level, we immersed ourselves into the extraordinary culture of this so called tiny country.  The Andes mountain range dividesContinue reading “Ecuador and Beyond”

Berlin, the capital city of Germany, is not only the largest city in Germany but it is home to the Pariser Platz…only the main focal point square in the center of Berlin! I felt the connection to my ancestors just holding the street sign. Since the tremendous damage in the years following World War IIContinue reading “Berlin”

FALL in love with Aspen. Nothing better than celebrating love than a wedding on 10-10-10 in Aspen when the leaves are golden and the weather is hiking perfect. Jody and David’s stars were all aligned for saying “I do”. It was a lovefest beyond words with family and friends who were honored to be aContinue reading “10-10-10”

This has been a week of ART here in NYC.  With the contemporary auctions coming up at Phillips and Sothebys and all the new gallery openings/exhibitions, it’s a free for all. I had the unique opportunity with a very small group of curators to visit the home studio of Marina Abramovic, a renouned performance artistContinue reading “The Artists are present”

There is a place for everything in NYC. And this West Village hot spot Casa La Femme seems the perfect stomping ground for a “50 something”celebration with friends. Sitting under our very own opulent bedouin-style tented table amid belly dancers, hookahs and yummy Egyptian fare, you can’t help but fall deep into a hypnotic trance….ofContinue reading “Casa La Femme”

Now I know what Ishmael meant in Moby Dick when he explained why he set sail from Nantucket…”there was a fine,boisterous something about everything connected with that famous old island”.   Between the cobblestone streets, the harbor’s display of gorgeous boats, the pristine beaches, and the most well maintained bike/hike trails, I was hooked.  EvenContinue reading “36 Hours in Nantucket”

It was a picture perfect day on top of  Maroon Bells but not for Sydney.  It was the natural curiosity of the Weimaraner that led to this unfortunate encounter with a porcupine.  Although most porcupines are peace-loving animals and will usually attempt to amble off when confronted, they will not hesitate to make their point.Continue reading “Sydney gets Quilled!”