There’s a tragic story dominating the news today: popular Eyewitness News reporter Lisa Colagrossi, died suddenly from a brain aneurysm last night. She was 49 years old.   This morning, my Facebook news feed is filled with postings about her, with many friends expressing shock and sadness.  My heart goes out to her family, especiallyRead more about Coping with Sudden Loss[…]

Today marks the start of the Chinese New Year–The Year of the Goat.  I was born during the Year of the Goat, so I guess this a special one for me.  Wishing you great things in 2015!

I am so saddened to learn of the untimely death of journalist Bob Simon.  He was killed in a car crash in New York City today, just 73 years old. I had the pleasure of meeting Bob at a writer’s conference in NYC over 20 years ago, while he was promoting his book, 40 days.Read more about R.I.P. Bob Simon[…]

As I left on Saturday to celebrate a birthday dinner for my mother-in-law (who turns 80 tomorrow), I heard the news about Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina: found face down and not breathing in a bathtube full of water, in a scene that was eerily similar to her own mothers tragic death just three yearsRead more about The Real Tragedy of Bobbi Kristina Brown[…]

I love hearing songwriters talk about the inspiration behind the lyrics they’ve written. I’ve watched countless episodes of VH1’s “Storytellers” and any “Behind the Music” documentaries I can get my hands on for exactly this reason. Of all the stories I’ve heard, though, this one stands out: Dan Wilson, speaking about his 1999 hit, “ClosingRead more about Closing Time: The Story Behind the Song[…]

On a recent trip to see the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in NYC, I was struck by how many people were toting around “selfie sticks”, those collapsible metal rods that hold a cell phone and allow you to take a photo of yourself or a small group without having to stretch your arms. IRead more about Selfie Sticks: Not a Fan[…]

My first foray into working on political campaigns was when I was 10 years old, walking door-to-door with my Dad, collecting signatures for Mario Cuomo.   He was a man of integrity, intelligence, and compassion.  Rest in peace, Governor.

My eldest daughter decided to throw a small New Year’s Eve party with a few friends this year, and the menu will consist of  a variety of “small bite” appetizers.  Some of the favorites we’ll be serving: Mac ‘n Cheese bites (homestyle mac n cheese baked in mini-muffin tins), Sweet & Savory Cocktail Meatballs (frozenRead more about New Year’s Eve 2014 – Party time![…]

Now that the holidays are almost here, I have all three of my girls home, including the two college students who normally live two hours away.  It has been wonderful having them back under the same roof again. I find myself thinking back to when they were little, and how much our lives have changedRead more about Time Well Spent[…]