One of my favorite poems by Jenny Joseph. Although today is my birthday, and I don't feel 70, I thought it telling I decided to dress in all purple today. So very grateful that I am able to. Warning Jenny Joseph When I am an old woman I shall wear purpleWith a red hat which … Continue reading Retro
Brown Blanket Coat
BROWN BLANKET COAT Originating from Long Island, a stones throw away from New York City, I consider myself to be a woman of keen fashion sense, flair and style. I will openly admit I am very much a snob when it comes to the clothes I will wear. Garments hawking Donna Karen, Bill Blass, Anne … Continue reading Brown Blanket Coat
The Others (written 2008)
Years ago I wrote a column about my kitchen calendar and how it was the touchstone for my life. My children were all young when I first started jotting down dates, and it kept me organized and from going crazy. Everything from doctor’s appointments to major achievements (like successfully potty training) as well as noteworthy … Continue reading The Others (written 2008)
Together.
The dream of having ten children and a nanny stemmed from a desire to have a big family. Of course, I was ten years old at the time when I envisioned this lifestyle. But I have always wanted to be a Mom, with a capital "M." Of course, I wanted to be a Rockette on … Continue reading Together.
YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE DANCING
Traveling here and there can wear you down, as exciting as it is to wake up in a different place now and then. It has felt like it was taking forever for Spring to arrive this year, and even when the calendar finally confirmed it, the winds kick up over the lake and it feels … Continue reading YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE DANCING
Being More
The weekend of my birthday in mid March was the last time we all got together, to laugh and hug and kiss each other with abandon. It also happened to be St. Patrick's Day, and to anyone who knows me, it provided an additional reason to get together at local bars, drink and dance on … Continue reading Being More
How to write an obituary
The obituary is a love letter from the deceased to those left behind. There are two schools of thought on writing one. The first is you can do one for yourself before you die and put whatever you like in it. I would advise on any exaggeration of accomplishments or awards; people who know you … Continue reading How to write an obituary
BEING OUT THERE
Many of you know of, or about, my husband, Bryan. But for those of you who don’t, he is a farmer, a builder and semi-truck driver. He is considered essential and has been working long and hard delivering food and other necessities during this uncertain time. He is in Lancaster, New Hampshire tonight, finishing up … Continue reading BEING OUT THERE
Different This Year
Easter will be different this year, and not just because of the worldwide pandemic and our attempt to isolate the Corona virus that has killed more New Yorkers than the tragedy of 9/11. My children are all grown with children of their own. They have all moved away, mostly because of jobs, but also because … Continue reading Different This Year
Rainy Day Times – A George & Bob Story
This is the story of George and Bob who were brothers. One was older than the other. But I forget which one. George and Bob were bored. It was a Saturday afternoon and it was raining very hard outside. The television was off because there weren’t any good programs on, not ones they were allowed … Continue reading Rainy Day Times – A George & Bob Story
E.L. Williams 