Happy New Year! Welcome to the first post of 2010! 2010 sounds so futuristic — had you mentioned 2010 to me back in 1984, I would have told you we’d be driving around in flying cars by now. To those of you who enjoyed a … Read More →
To the spectators and volunteers at the wet and wild Westchester Triathlon, thank you so much for your support! To the participants, congratulations on not only surviving, but thriving in less than stellar conditions. You’re all incredible. (And to whoever mule-kicked me in the face … Read More →
Remember Nina, the “Somebody’s got a case of the Muuuundays” receptionist from Office Space, who answered the phone like a cheerfully robotic corporate drone? “Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking, just a moment… Corporate accounts payable, Nina speaking, just a moment…” I thought of her at … Read More →
I have three opinions about chili: 1) Beef chili trumps turkey chili 2) Ground beef is preferable to cubed beef 3) Chili should be SPICY #1 and #2 are less important to me than #3. #3′s a big one — and that was my problem with … Read More →
Two Ice Cream Stops
It’s hard work driving around sampling ice cream and gelato. You’ve got to get in and out of the car, your fingers get sticky, those spoons are really small… oh, who am I kidding, it’s not hard at all. Freelance writer Katherine Curry and I … Read More →