My Amazing Artifact
Someone sent me this essay and I thought it was extraordinary. Jack is a sixth grader and this is his response to an assignment. I wanted to share it. My artifact, a 1795 dated half dollar, is one of my favorite coins. It’s made out of silver with dark, beautiful, toning on the faces and […]
Thanksgiving, Thanks or No Thanks
Does the thought of cooking for many on Thanksgiving just make you anxious? Cooking for hours, eating for minutes and cleaning up for hours. Thanksgiving does not make everyone feel warm and fuzzy. Here are some Bergen County restaurants where you might still score a reservation or at least get some great take out. If […]
Buzzy Levine and Lark Street Music, Pure Harmony
As one guitar player and huge fan of Lark Street Music said to me: “The best way I can describe the experience of walking into Lark Street when you are a guitar player/lover/aficionado is this way: imagine someone who is a car enthusiast walking into a car showroom and in that showroom is an original […]
November 2025 – BergenPAC Event Calendar
Get ready for another month of incredible performances at BergenPAC! From world-class concerts and captivating theater to family-friendly shows and community events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out this month’s lineup and make your plans to experience live entertainment at its best.
Steve Ortiz, Awesome Car Guy
Children learn to speak at their own pace. I, in my experience, do not think it has anything to do with intelligence. My own husband whose IQ is somewhere in the stratosphere, spoke at four. My children are similarly intelligent, one spoke at seven months and one at fourteen months. Steve Ortiz, my wonderful car […]
New Patisserie, Cakery, & Cafe in Piermont, NY
Yay, a Patisserie, Cakery and Cafe has just opened in Piermont, New York, on the charming main street, Yummy pastries, delicious warm beverages. A lovely place to sit , relax and just breathe. In the rear of the cafe there is a large private terrace which seems a perfect spot to sip and read. I […]
I Love A Mystery
Britbox is a subscription based streaming service. It is a joint venture with the BBC and ITV. It is THE platform for mysteries, especially the way the Brits produce them. You can enjoy Britbox on PBS, or, like me, on Amazon Prime. Charges for Britbox go through one’s Amazon account, easy to track and pay. […]
My Not So Great , Great Vacation
There is so much to this story _ I could start with anger or disappointment or just plain, why me? Why now? But really, I feel none of those emotions. I feel grateful, fortunate, and maybe even lucky. We had planned this trip for a while. mapping it out, making appointments, plans to see dear […]