Visiting New York City is a creative jolt. Not just walking around the city pulsating with energy —it’s also the center of the creative universe—creativity of all kinds. Between what to see— on stage, on the street, in museums and galleries—not to mention what to eat— being in New York always brings inspiration. On my […]
Archives for 2011
The People in the Picture
I laughed; I cried; I kvelled. It was a wonderful night on Broadway—-a show plus a party to celebrate the opening of the new musical The People in the Picture—-book and lyrics by my amazingly talented friend Iris Rainer Dart. Ironically, I realize the last time I went to a party celebrating the opening […]
Packing a punch
I used to cringe when I had to get on a plane–knowing how my fellow passengers felt to see me boarding with two little kids. These days I appear harmless, traveling alone—but I’m still somewhat annoying to the people around me. I’m one of those women who boards the plane knowing my suitcase is too […]
From Beaches to Broadway
She built her career on laughter, but there’s a good chance Iris Rainer Dart has made you cry— if you read the book or saw the movie Beaches. Best known as the writer of the novel Beaches, Iris grew up in Pittsburgh, dreaming she was destined for musical theater on Broadway. Lots of people have […]
Matzo Roca Rocks
Don’t be thrown by the title: this is for people of all faiths. Jewish or not—- if you love chocolate you’ll thank me or blame me for this. I’m going to a seder —but when I’m not cooking, the approach of Passover kind of rolls by me. And speaking of bread, until Daniel called […]
29 Again: A fable
What a concept. A woman blows out her candles on her 75th birthday and makes a wish—to look like she’s 29 again. Who couldn’t relate to that? Only in this story, it happens. She wakes up the next morning—and there she is—looking and feeling like her 29-year-old self with her 75- year- old brain and […]
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