2023-09-16 18:57
One of my favorite shows, Never Have I Ever, recently ended its four-year run. Brilliantly written and developed by Mindy Kaling, the Netflix series was a pure delight from start to heart-tu… Read More
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2022-12-29 21:00
Gratitude and Covid-19 don’t usually go in the same sentence. But when my husband Steve and I recently tested positive, that is very much what I felt. Grateful we were fully vaccinated… Read More
2022-07-30 18:06
When you work in hospitality, changing zip codes is a fairly regular occurrence. Thankfully, in the ten years that I have been part of this industry, I only had to move once for a job. My bo… Read More
2022-03-18 17:16
After almost three years of long-distance love with my new hubby Steve, I am finally a full-time Florida resident. I’ve been asked a lot whether it is bittersweet to leave New York. Th… Read More
2022-01-10 20:10
For the past eighteen months, in addition to a decades-long tradition of keeping a diary, I’ve been writing in a gratitude journal. During these challenging times, finding and apprecia… Read More
2021-10-12 18:45
Planning a wedding during the Covid era is a pretty fraught experience, especially when you’re a bride in her mid-forties. With my fiancé and I in the home stretch of our length… Read More
2021-07-27 21:35
Even if you’ve never seen TLC’s Say Yes To The Dress, you have probably heard of Kleinfeld’s. For more than 70 years, the legendary bridal boutique has been a beloved New Y… Read More
2021-02-14 22:26
Like everyone else on Planet Earth, I was happy to bid a not so fond farewell to 2020. A new year brings hope and the promise of renewal, both of which are badly needed right now. I’m… Read More
2020-10-17 22:38
I’ve known for a long time that I wouldn’t be a traditional bride. That fantasy died after losing both of my parents to cancer. What gave me comfort was believing I would have fa… Read More
2020-08-10 19:41
Re-entry shock. The first time I experienced this was back in ’94, after returning from my junior year abroad in London. It’s the reverse culture shock that happens when you come… Read More
2020-05-07 22:12
It’s been three months since my last blog post – the longest gap in years. Like all of us, I’ve been trying to process how our lives and the world have changed during this… Read More
2020-01-27 01:49
Ten years ago, I took a two-month break from the Big Apple to explore what dating was like in other cities. While catching up recently with one of my favorite people from the trip, I found m… Read More
2019-11-26 02:28
When it comes to holiday traditions, one of my favorites has always been taking the time to reflect on what I have to be thankful for. My gratitude cup continues to overflow from a long list… Read More
2019-09-16 00:39
Twenty one years ago this week, my mother died of breast cancer – 8 days before she would have turned 58.
Mom and me at a family dinner, 1995
Mom’s passing blew my entire… Read More
2019-07-29 01:36
Thirty-five years ago this week, NBC’s Santa Barbara made its debut. Over the course of its nine-year, 2,137 episodes run, the offbeat, brilliantly written soap opera garnered critical… Read More
2019-06-09 19:17
Since adopting my beloved pup Benji almost two years ago, we’ve traveled thousands of miles together. On every trip, be it by car, train or plane, he is always calm and easygoing no ma… Read More
2019-05-01 02:02
Last weekend, my dear friend of 20 years Taslin came to visit from New Orleans. It was a simply perfect, soul soothing couple of days into which we packed a lot. We went out for some great m… Read More
2019-03-26 01:59
Earlier this month, I was on a cruise when I decided to text my dear friend Molly. We hadn’t been in touch since the holidays and she was on my mind. I told her I would call when I got… Read More
2019-02-19 00:09
I recently celebrated my 45th birthday. Now, as a longtime friend reminded me, I will be checking the box of a different age bracket on surveys.
While it’s unnerving and more than… Read More
2018-12-31 00:44
Friends are the family we choose for ourselves — that’s always been one of my favorite sayings. It’s never felt truer, especially when I think about this year.
2018 gav… Read More
2018-10-30 00:23
This month’s issue of O, The Oprah Magazine is about the power of gratitude. It’s an emotion I’ve been feeling a lot lately, thanks to some truly wonderful events and miles… Read More
2018-09-01 03:17
With Labor Day weekend here and the first hint of fall in the air, I find myself thinking not only about how quickly this season has gone by—but what a special one it has been. Summer… Read More
2018-07-08 18:13
One year ago, I drove out to a home in Queens to pick up my foster dog Benji. As soon as the front door opened, Benji ran right to me, affectionately jumping up like he knew he was coming ho… Read More
2018-06-09 03:18
Like everyone around the world, I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. But when I first heard the news about each of them, I was also struck by somethin… Read More
2018-05-26 20:55
This month, I am celebrating one year of my dream job. And what a year it has been!
From producing special events to managing TV and magazine photo shoots, I’ve had the opportunity to… Read More
2018-04-21 02:36
After my heavenly meet and greet with Ricky Martin, Brittany graciously escorted me to my upgraded VIP seat–and what an upgrade it was! Plush banquette seating just a few steps above t… Read More
2018-03-25 21:42
Last weekend, I returned to Vegas to see my beloved Ricky Martin once again. Much to my great relief and delight, MGM’s Monte Carlo Hotel and the Park Theater brought their A-game foll… Read More
2018-03-10 05:02
When you work in hospitality, you quickly learn it’s often the little things that make a big difference. Knowing what matters to your guests and making them feel appreciated is what it… Read More
2018-02-26 04:15
This summer, I will celebrate 10 years of blogging—first as Single Gal In The City, now as New York City Gal. Last weekend, I thought all of it was irreversibly erased.
My saga began w… Read More
2018-02-06 02:02
One of the most fun and rewarding parts of my job at The Pierre continues to be working with the Broadway community. Their talent, generosity and grace never cease to amaze me–as it di… Read More
2018-01-01 00:50
When it comes to the holiday season, there’s no place quite as magical as NYC. For many years though, I’ve dreaded the period between Thanksgiving and New Years– a time whe… Read More
2017-11-26 22:19
When it comes to holiday shopping, I’m always thankful when inspiration strikes. So I was thrilled to attend Babbleboxx’s recent Unboxing Event.
Holiday Hug: Dear friend and Babb… Read More
2017-11-15 17:32
One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was to go to Mount Holyoke College. In addition to providing a liberal arts education, my alma mater gave me the opportunity to learn in a sett… Read More
2017-10-28 17:37
The transporting power of live theater is something I’ve been fortunate to experience many times—going back to my childhood days of seeing Broadway musicals with my late, beloved… Read More
2017-10-07 19:43
Over the years, I’ve had many wonderful times in Las Vegas. Like everyone else, I was heartbroken about last Sunday’s tragic events. And a little unnerved because, during my rece… Read More
2017-08-25 02:20
One year ago today, I found myself somewhere I never thought I would be–the inside of a psychiatric ward. Like 16 million other Americans, I was suffering from depression, one that see… Read More
2017-08-12 19:45
Since adopting my beloved dog Benji last month, I have found myself thinking about how the Internet (petfinder.com, specifically) made it so easy to find him. The same can’t be said ab… Read More
2017-08-07 01:14
Twenty two years ago, I embarked on a whirlwind three-week Contiki tour around Europe. The trip introduced me to two wonderful people who became cherished friends–Australians Sue and D… Read More
2017-07-25 01:25
When it comes to one’s career, my brother Ray is fond of repeating Confucius’ wise words–find something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. A wonderful… Read More
2017-07-11 01:04
Last fall, when I was in the midst of a very painful depression, my brother and sister in law suggested I get a dog. The idea stayed with me–surprisingly given my personal hi… Read More
2017-06-01 02:08
Years ago, during my Single Gal In The City days, a blog reviewer astutely identified my most successful love affair. That love affair is blossoming anew as I rediscover the many joys of li… Read More
2017-04-09 23:57
One of the high points of my five month stint in LA last year was getting to know my colleague Inga. We became fast friends while working at the SLS At Beverly Hills, bonding over our long d… Read More
2017-03-26 21:07
Time and again, I’m reminded how fortunate I am to have a large, loyal circle of friends both near and far. Last weekend, I had the pleasure of catching up with one of them, Lana.
Lan… Read More
2017-03-05 19:14
For over four years now, one of my favorite things to do in NYC is share a meal with my good friend Stacy. A foodie like me, Stacy has a knack for picking fabulous retaurants.
We headed over… Read More
2017-02-03 03:17
It’s been awhile. In fact, in the eight and half years that I’ve been blogging, this–three months– is the longest I have gone without posting anything.
When a longtim… Read More
2016-11-03 00:44
When you travel out of your comfort zone, it makes you see your starting point with fresh eyes. That’s what’s happened for me with my move from NYC to L.A.
A new job in the sun s… Read More
2016-09-02 00:38
One of the greatest blessings of moving to L.A. can be summed up in one word — Molly.
Molly and me enjoying a recent concert at the Greek Theater
My dear friend from high school, Molly… Read More
2016-08-09 18:46
When you’re adjusting to life in a new city, reconnecting with family and friends makes all the difference. Welcoming loved ones makes you feel more like a local than a visitor. I was… Read More
2016-07-27 04:58
I recently hit the 90-day mark of my move to LA. And with it has come the inevitable bumps of the emotional roller coaster that accompanies relocating to a new city.
Friends who have made si… Read More
2016-07-02 04:07
One of the great blessings that has helped in transitioning to life in LA is knowing some pretty awesome people out here. I was reminded of this during a recent girls night out with journali… Read More
2016-06-12 18:22
When you move across the country and your entire life changes, reconnecting with what’s familiar takes on a special dimension. So I was especially happy that the last couple of weeks h… Read More
2016-06-01 04:40
On Thursday, I enjoyed a girls night out with my colleague Inga.
After work, we headed over to Santa Monica–my favorite part of L.A. for years now with its iconic pier, fabulous restau… Read More
2016-05-22 04:59
Last weekend, I returned to NYC to pack up all of my belongings. It was my first visit since moving to LA a month ago. And as I anticipated, being back in my hometown brought with it a flurr… Read More
2016-05-06 04:54
It has been nearly four weeks since I left my beloved New York for Los Angeles. And, as I had hoped and expected, picking up and moving across the country has been an exhilarating, emotional… Read More
2016-03-31 22:05
When it comes to embarking on a new chapter in life, I’m rediscovering that timing really is everything. The time has never felt more right for me to take an extended break from… Read More
2016-02-27 02:35
If there’s one thing that intensifies as you get older, it’s the swift passage of time. That hit me last week as I returned to NYC’s Marriott Marquis hotel for the first ti… Read More
2016-01-21 01:30
Last weekend, I caught up with my good friend Bobbi for a fun girls night out.
It was Bobbi’s first visit since moving to Dallas a year and a half ago. After brunch at Grand Central ca… Read More
2015-12-24 22:27
In the crowded landscape of burger joints in the Big Apple, Five Napkin Burger is one of the best. So I was excited when 5N recently opened a second location — right arou… Read More
2015-12-01 02:56
One of my favorite things to do is play tourist in my hometown. Last weekend, I had the pleasure of doing just that. The occasion — a mini NYC Mount Holyoke reunion with my fellow clas… Read More
2015-11-08 20:15
For as much as I adore my hometown, sometimes I need a break from the relentless hustle and bustle of NYC.
As I’ve mentioned before, one of my favorite places to unwind from city life… Read More
2015-10-16 18:14
One of the best parts about living in NYC is the seemingly endless parade of new eateries. Last week, my dear friend (and fellow foodie) Stacy and I paid a visit to Urban Space near Grand Ce… Read More
2015-09-25 18:37
Last weekend, I enjoyed an action packed day in my beloved hometown.
It started at Bistro LeSteak on the Upper East Side with my dear friend Crystal. This eatery is a cozy slice of Fr… Read More
2015-09-03 17:29
There’s no better way to start the weekend than catching up with a dear friend.
Last Friday, I did just that with that with galpal Stacy. Stacy and I connected four years ago on Twitte… Read More
2015-08-17 02:21
One of my favorite things about living in NYC is being able to experience the world’s best entertainment. My dear friend Sara and I recently enjoyed two memorable nights of music and t… Read More
2015-07-27 01:12
One of the best parts of living in New York is stumbling upon someplace wonderful where you least expect it–especially when it comes to culinary delights.
Back in April, a Google searc… Read More
2015-07-11 02:21
I recently had the pleasure of catching up with two friends I hadn’t seen in awhile–over dinner at two of my favorite NYC restaurants.
First, I enjoyed a night out in the neighbo… Read More
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