Frank Sinatra and I Stopped the Show
I had no sooner gotten to the office on the morning of April 27, 1978, when my phone began to ring.
Throughout the day, excited callers wanted to know: “Did you hear what he said about you last night!”
“He” being Frank Sinatra.
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20 Questions for the Silent Star of ‘Downton Abbey’
I couldn’t get Maggie Smith, or any other stars of the show. So I did a phone interview with the castle.
A Life-Changing Encounter at Israel’s Yad Vashem
I can never forget an event that I stumbled upon while visiting Israel’s holocaust museum.
Beware Your Cell Phone! It Causes Wrinkles, Cosmetic Surgeons Say
I found a local plastic surgeon that was offering surgery for what he termed “Cell Phone Face.” | It’s a result of looking down so often.
Hanging With Eagles/ Our National Mascot Makes a Soaring Comeback
I did this feature on the comeback of the American bald eagle and the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota.
Learning Life’s Most Valuable Lessons From Friends and Ordinary People
When I realized it wasn’t Kierkegaard, Freud, or even Dr. Phil that have offered me the best advice, I had to write this blog.
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My Father’s Active Retirement and Why I Plan to Follow in His Footsteps
My parents had very different ways of retiring. My father stayed physically active. My mother didn’t. He stayed healthy, she got Alzheimer’s.
Reliving Life’s Golden Era
When I was young I lived and worked in San Francisco. I didn’t realize what a magical time it was. I do now.
Remembering Julia Child: “Come Sit Next to Me”
I once spent some time with the famous chef. Here’s how one little act defined who she was at heart.