...and I will give you the man. This is the premise of the British documentary series known as the "Up Series." In 1964, an English television director chose fourteen 7-year-olds from different socioeconomic groups and different geographical areas of England and filmed them, intending to introduce people to the future laborers and executives of the... Continue Reading →
Another Year, Another List
Since I've plunged feetfirst into a new decade, I decided that I should give myself more time to complete my birthday list. So the clock starts ticking TODAY. I'm giving myself six months to complete 41 items. This is all I know so far: I'm attending a lecture by Deepak Chopra in a few days.... Continue Reading →
Putting Pen to Paper
This happened a couple of weeks ago. I finally broke down and bought a smartphone. I hemmed and hawed because I was perfectly happy without one. My family wooed me to join their family plan, which meant I had to switch carriers. And it was a good... Continue Reading →
Final Countdown
As my friends Europe say, it's the final countdown. Thirty days left of being in my 30s. Thirty days left to complete fifteen more birthday list items. #(#)*$@$#
V Is for Vee Vee
I'm winding up the A–Z bar list. I had brunch at Vee Vee the other day, and it was fantastic! I opted for a grapefruit mimosa instead of a beer at 11:00 am. The veggie frittata and homemade biscuit were scrumptious. ... Continue Reading →
