February 16th, 2020 | Wanderings: EuropePonderings
60 is the new 40
I went to two 60th birthdays in England last week. Both quite off-piste and telling as far as birthdays go. One was organised by a woman, several months in advance,…
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February 4th, 2020 | LovingsPonderingsLovings: Unique Finds
Confessions of …
Let’s just say, this article did not surprise me. Not at all. You are welcome Amazon. Without my support, your sales would have been flat as a pancake. I may be…
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January 9th, 2020 | Wanderings: EuropePonderingsUncategorisedWanderings
Xmas-NY’s: Revelations more than Resolutions
I love my kids, don’t get me wrong. But as an empty nester Christmas can be a shock to my oestrogen-low system. It’s like spending three months eating bonbons in…
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December 4th, 2019 | Ponderings
Step by Step Guide for Mother of the Bride
For anyone not on Instagram, my daughter Kate got married in London ten days ago. As a newbie MoB (mother of the bride), I learned a lot on the job…
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September 6th, 2019 | Wanderings: EuropePonderingsWanderings: US
My Intoxicating Gap Summer – and I Don’t Just Mean the Rosé
My contractor thinks I’m nuts. He just laughs at me every time he sees me with a suitcase I don’t know how you do it. Where are you going now? Neil asks,…
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July 22nd, 2019 | Ponderings
Parenting – a few thoughts on…
I got my haircut last week from ace NYC hairdresser Elie Camoro. Have you had your baby yet? I asked as Elie snipped. Yes, a week ago. We named him…
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April 20th, 2019 | PonderingsUncategorised
Perfection is so over-rated
It’s a big year for me. Not only is it my 30th reunion of the Columbia Journalism School, but my daughter is getting married. At both events I will be required…
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March 31st, 2019 | Wanderings: EuropePonderingsWanderings
My Time as a Camera Sherpa
My friend Becky has recently opened an interiors shop in Westport, Connecticut. I work all the time. I never have a chance to exercise or do anything, Becky laughs. I…
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March 24th, 2019 | Wanderings: EuropePonderingsUncategorised
Sensational Scandinavia – Travels with Stretch
Excuse me, did you just say ‘grated reindeer heart’? I ask our Swedish waitress, as she sets the plates down in front of us. She speaks perfect English but with…
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February 28th, 2019 | Wanderings: ElsewherePonderingsUncategorisedWanderings
Eloise and Weenie go to Durham
Last weekend I went to the cultural hub of Durham, NC to visit my beloved youngest Julia. For anyone who doesn’t follow me on Instagram (shame on you), I brought…
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