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  • Empty Nesting,  North Carolina

    “Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.” ― William Cullen Bryant

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    I seriously love autumn.  I love the crisp mornings, sunny days, and spectacular colors!  It’s been a wonderful summer, and I am feeling blessed.   Daylight savings time ended yesterday, so the days…

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  • Empty Nesting

    Six things I wish I’d known before sending my daughter to college

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    It’s hard to believe, but summer is basically over.    H starts her sophomore year of college on Tuesday after Labor Day, but is already on campus, welcoming incoming freshmen.  Last year she…

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  • Recipes

    Dinner with Eric Ripert and Fabio Viviani!

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        A couple of years ago, I finally convinced J to take me to Le Bernardin.  I have been a fan of Eric Ripert for many years, and longed to try his…

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  • Nashville

    Mangia Nashville

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      I’m not a foodie.  I’m a food lover.  I actually hate the world “foodie”.  It sounds like something a kid would say, like meany, or dummy, or fatty.  But I love food,…

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  • Nashville

    blvd nashville…like an old friend in a new dress!

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    People who know me know that I judge restaurants by the bread.  Give me a basket of warm, delicious bread and something yummy to spread on it and I instantly fall in love.…

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  • Empty Nesting,  Travel

    Cruising with Top Chef!

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      I am a Top Chef fan.  I’m talking, big, HUGE, annoyingly fanatical.  I own all 10 seasons of Top Chef, 4 seasons of Top Chef Masters, and 2 seasons of Top Chef…

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  • Empty Nesting,  Exercise

    Life Changes, and New Experiences

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    The last few months have been a time of introspection for me.  My days have changed so drastically and I am still trying to figure out what, exactly, I should be doing with…

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  • Empty Nesting,  North Carolina

    Being Thankful

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    David Shatzman I met David through my mother in law, Helene,  probably 15 or more years ago, when he decorated her house in Florida.  Fast forward to today, we have both undergone a…

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  • Aspen/Snowmass,  Empty Nesting,  Exercise

    Staying busy when the nest is empty!

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    Have you seen the Toyota Venga commercials?  The ones where the parents are out living an active life while their grown children are worrying about them as they age?  This one is my…

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  • Aspen/Snowmass,  Empty Nesting,  Exercise

    Third Time’s the Charm!

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    Two days ago J and I went to the movies.  I bought the tickets while J paid the check at the restaurant down the street.  I told the young man behind the counter…

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