A couple of Saturdays ago, we had a special visit from my parents and my surrogate aunt, Linda Kammer. Linda is a painter who travels all over doing amazing watercolors where ever she lands. In this case, Linda took us girls on a little field trip to look at one of my neighborhood’s most beautiful […]
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We kicked off a steamy summer last week with plenty of park time and a quote on dinner co-ops, or food swaps as they are known around here, in the New York Times Dining Section. Check it out here. What do you plan to do on your summer vacation? For more Corner Views, slide over […]
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Last week five girls arrived at my house to pick out fabric and kick off a TYM first, Sewing 101. Memories of having to make the tackiest wrap skirt for my first sewing endeavor when I was a girl flooded my mind as I planning for this class. Because I never, not even once, was […]
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When I gave birth to my daughter nearly five years ago, my relationship with time changed. It was as though my entire life was infused with new colors, my consciousness broadened, and each moment that we had with our tiny girl was this insane gift that we had been given. Every moment was alive. Each […]
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Golden light. The roar and the lull of the ocean. A good book. A tall glass of peach iced tea. Two happy, splashing children. One happy, floating husband. And, of course, a mysterious pirate ship sailing toward the setting sun. Don’t miss the bliss. Check out Jane of Spain Daily to ride the wave.
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I'm a New York City mum of three children—Mira, 8, Liev, 6, and our littlest Yummy, Genevieve, 2. I teach mommies, preschool kids, and grade school age children (or "Yummies" as I like to call them) how to make delicious things. Read more…