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5 Ralph Lauren Fall Picks for Your Wardrobe
Although the warm temps in New York suggest otherwise, fall is right around the corner, and the stores are already gearing up for the change of season. I couldn’t help but purchase a few new things and have added a few more to my wish list. In a previous post, I wrote about my affinity…
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Eternally Preppy: My Love Affair with Ralph Lauren
I don’t usually write a love story about a man I have never met, but Ralph Lauren has been my crush for decades. I can’t help myself. Let me share with you some things that keep that love story alive. Like many women, I’ve experimented with different looks and designers, but I always return to…
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Angel Hair Pasta withTomatoes & Olives
I could eat pasta every day of the year. With so many ways to prepare it, and so many variations of pasta itself, I can’t imagine tiring of a meal centered around pasta. I will say, though, that the pasta dishes I make –and crave– change seasonally. In the winter, I crave a heavier red…
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Chelsea Mansion
Long island is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning coastline, and its fabled Gold Coast estates. Touring them is a favorite pastime of mine. Recently, I revisited Chelsea Mansion, a 40-room estate built in 1924 for Benjamin Moore, and his wife Alexandra. Moore, an attorney, was the great-grandson of Clement Clarke Moore, who wrote: “A…
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Unforgettable Fourth of July: Celebrating at Coney Island
Coney Island has turned into my favorite spot for celebrating July 4th. My best girlfriend lives nearby, and we stroll along the bustling boardwalk, surrounded by a sea of people gathered to commemorate America’s birthday. Coney Island has been described as the world’s playground. A vibrant and eclectic neighborhood that features a boardwalk, amusement park…
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The Myth of Running Out of Cemetery Space
One of the prevailing myths is that we, as a country, are running out of cemetery space. While some of the cemeteries that were established in the 19th century may be short of space (although there are still graves available), that is definitely not the case on Long Island. I was happy to be able…