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Sometimes I think there’s a place you’ve just got to know about and my Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will give you the full skinny. Organized outdoor activities are great, but they’re even better when they’re FREE. That’s why I’m so happy Kathleen and Alison discovered free kayaking on the Hudson via Manhattan Community Boathouse. Located…
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I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend! I planned a very busy weekend for myself, so I’m spending today relaxing and getting ready for the work week to start back tomorrow.
Read More“Sweet & Sour” is my version of that dinner table game where every guest says what the best and worst parts of the day were. As we head into the weekend, I think it’s important to get the bad stuff off your chest and remember the positives as a silver lining and energizing factor. When…
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It’s pizza, as a burrito. Nothing bad about that. This dish of my own design sounds strange – so much so that Albert wasn’t sold on it and chose to eat the previous night’s leftovers instead – but it tastes so good. Once Albert smelled it and saw me eating it, he regretted his decision…
Read MoreI can’t believe it’s September! Where did the Summer go? Seriously?! I can’t really wrap my head around it. Instead, I’ll just start thinking about the long Labor Day weekend… Boys looking so dapper before their friend Evan’s wedding A nice little love note on my hotel pillow The DC farmers’ market in Dupont is…
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When it comes to famous TriBeCa spots – nay, famous New York spots – The Odeon is a biggie. The 80s was its true heyday, but in recent years The Odeon has seen a resurgence. Once again it is populated by the haute couture gang, thanks to Condé Nast’s recent move to nearby One World…
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Sometimes I think there’s a place you’ve just got to know about and my Public Service Announcements (PSAs) will give you the full skinny. With a few minutes to spare after lunch in DC, Albert and I stopped into Idle Time Books, the store in Adams Morgan selling old, rare, and out of print books.…
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Moon rocks are one of the most valuable substances on earth. They were collected during Apollo missions and since those have stopped, they are a finite resource. They are locked away in a vault within a vault, which makes it incredibly impressive that a college kid and his two buxom accomplices managed to steal them.…
Read More“Sweet & Sour” is my version of that dinner table game where every guest says what the best and worst parts of the day were. As we head into the weekend, I think it’s important to get the bad stuff off your chest and remember the positives as a silver lining and energizing factor. When…
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When we didn’t want a heavy brunch on Saturday, Liz, Albert, and I headed back to the main drag of Adams Morgan for coffee and light bites at Tryst. Liz told me it was owned by the same people as The Diner, and since I liked my meal there, I was down to try another…
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Peaches to Apples 