Archive for March, 2011

Believe it or not, it’s Spring. Oh sure there’s been snow and freezing, icy weather, it’s Spring, at least that’s what I’ve heard. But, should there be any doubt, all you have to do is check out the beautiful celebration of the season at the 2012 Macy’s Flower Show. Here in NYC, it is being showcased [Continue]

A longtime family favorite, The Shores Resort & Spa rests south of Daytona Beach on its own peaceful stretch of stunning Atlantic shoreline. Just steps from the water and minutes from educational explorations, such as the historic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Marine Science Center and famous area attractions including Daytona International [Continue]

Recently a friend passed a review of one of my favorite musicals, In The Heights. The review was written by Nashville magazine theater critic, Martin Brady. Well, at least the first draft was. The one that wasn’t supposed to see the light of day. The one that so blatantly demonstrates his distaste for not only [Continue]

In honor of National Tartan Day (April 6), celebrating Americans of Scottish decent, Ciclismo Classico is offering a $200 discount per person on their “maiden voyages” of the new Bike Across Scotland package. What better way to see Scotland’s breathtaking scenery than riding along its beautiful seaside coasts and lochs, through its verdant [Continue]

After a sold-out run,the highly acclaimed You’ve Got Hate Mail returns to the Triad Theatre (158 West 72 St.) with performances every Friday night at 7 p.m. (starting March 18). In You’ve Got Hate Mail, love “bytes” all when an extra-marital affair goes horribly wrong, thanks to a juicy e-mail left sitting on a desktop. [Continue]

So often I hear parents tell me how they can’t do certain things they love or go to plays they enjoy as much anymore because they have kids. Not only are the logistic of arranging to have care for your children -so that you can go out- annoying and time consuming, it can also be [Continue]

Heather, friend, Travel Writer, and voice of Globetrotting Mama and I had the opportunity to travel together to Curtain Bluff in Antigua this past week. We had a wonderful time. She and I are almost the complete opposite of one another, but it made for such great conversations and we are such great friends, that [Continue]

The train stopped at 125th street station. It was 5:00 AM. I sat there, half awake, half asleep, when the subway car doors opened and in walked a group of men, all around the age of my father, laughing, talking, obviously ready to head to work. I watched them as they said their good mornings [Continue]

A couple of weeks have passed since I last visited Keystone for their Winter Culinary Festival. I remember a lot of great things about my last visit, such as seeing old friends, meeting new ones, getting to experience the resort in a new way, the spa, the sparkling wine, and the food. Oh my goodness, [Continue]

Oh, how we love Lake Placid. Last time we ventured out there was in June, when we stayed at Whiteface Lodge, and I believe my husband and I decided we were going to leave city life forever and move to a room there. Well, real life has this way of sucking you back in and [Continue]