WW: Celebrating The Year of the Ox In Chinatown

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Thank You Former President Bush (Seriously!)

I’m a huge fan of thank you notes/cards/etc. Here’s what I would write to former President George Bush: “Thank you so much for your service to our country for the last eight years. I really appreciate it. Although I have … Read More

Change Has Come!

*Update: After watching a portion of the Inauguration, my 4 years old son Michael asked, “Am I going to be President one day?” I replied, “Maybe.” Today is indeed a wonderful day! It’s Obama’s Inauguration Day! To follow today’s activities, … Read More

Five Tips for a Happier Family in 2009

Psychotherapists Marilyn Kagan, LCSW, and Neil Einbund, Ph.D. are authors of Defenders of the Heart: Managing the Habits and Attitudes That Block You from a Richer, More Satisfying Life. They gave me the following five tips for starting some new … Read More

“Happy Birthday” Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy Birthday, Dr. King. Thanks for being a dreamer! To learn information about the 2009 King holiday events across the nation, visit The King Center. Also, Barack Obama has called for a national day of service to take place on … Read More

A Historical Week

Next week will hold two very special days. On Monday, the 19th, the country will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Tuesday, the 20th, the country’s first African-American president (Barack Obama) will be celebrated on Inauguration Day. What an … Read More

Marketing Minute: Why I Heart method

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to work on a promotion with one of the top sellers among natural cleaners, but I declined. Here’s why: I’m totally committed to the method brand of natural cleaners. It’s not like I … Read More

All-Time Favorite Pork Shoulder (Recipe)

At the end of 2008, we had a potluck dinner party. One of our friends (who is a professional chef) made the most delicious pork shoulder that I’ve ever tasted. I’m not a huge fan of “the other white meat”. … Read More

Public School Policy Problem

Like many other NYC moms, I received a postcard from the NYC Department of Education in the mail yesterday. It listed key dates for Kindergarten admissions. Basically, families need to apply in person between January 12 and March 2 at … Read More