(christina’s world by andrew wyeth, my favorite painting in the world – MoMA) monday my last day before heading back on the 7 pm flight to nashville… somehow, through the grace of god i woke up feeling surprisingly ‘not ill’ after our mammoth meal at ‘per se’. carol and i had a cup of coffee […]

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there are a few dinners that you may have in your life that will stay with you forever – they are the pinnacle of dining in every way. i once ate at lasserre in paris, and that was pretty amazing – and it wasn’t just the food – although the food was superb, but the […]

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(the optimistic ‘exterior exhibit‘ on the ‘new museum’ by ugo rondinone) saturday dear readers, i figured you might be getting somewhat apathetic, what with all the haute cuisine and such.  i mean a foodie can only eat so many fancy shmancy meals – before she needs a little… PIZZA! (lombardi’s coal fired pizza on spring […]

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friday since my morning was pretty much all about getting my hair cut and colored, and i could go on and on about the place and my team of guys and how they are incredibly talented at what they do and how i have given up on letting anyone in nashville touch my hair – […]

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(amai tea and bake house on 17th and third) thursday my ‘second best friend’ in the world is tim king, who has spoiled me with love, kindness and incredible food since the day we met, way back when, in economics 101. this year we spent valentine’s day together and kicked it off with breakfast at […]

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this is a photo of the floor in my mother’s den. the den used to be my bedroom back in 1981, but then i moved out and it was fully renovated and it’s now the room where my mom and her guy spend most of their time. and this is the large petit point area […]

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as you may know, i just took a trip up north to my hometown. how i wish with all my might that i could be there more. i currently average about 3 weeks a year and well, it doesn’t feel like enough. so while i’m in nyc, and with every breath i take, i just […]

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