The first play I went to as a teen was Fiddler on the Roof and was hooked. I continued to go to live theatre during my college years. In 1982, I became a TDF member and I was able to attend a lot of theatre on and off Broadway. Most Broadway theatres are historic and…
Lying Has Become Presidential
Mark Twain once said that there were three kinds of lies: Lies, more lies and statistics. Our new President is an outright liar. He doesn't remember what he Tweets or says on camera. He twists facts and has a bunch of paid mouths that continue to lie for him. People lie but President does so in…
Bioretention (Rain) Gardens
A good idea as seen on PBS is the rain gardens or bioretention spaces that absorb run off of rain water that accumulates and causes flooding. These gardens can be put on abandoned spots or where there is a need go redirection pooling run-off to the ground below.
Paul Harrison
In memory of my father Paul Harrison (1920-2013), my mother celebrates my father's birthday each June at NEJC. Paul was born on June 14, our country's flag day. She made a collage last June. We visit him in Valhalla (Sharon Gardens) each year. He died Sept 11, 2013 at the age of 93. He was…
Art of the Times: 1970’s
Paper written in 1972 when I was in high school: The cavemen had clubs and tools and we have bombs and machines. The Chinese eat with chopsticks the Americans eat with forts. The Romans wore togas and we ear overalls and jeans. .....rest will be coming soon!....
White Plains Unique Retail Finds
White Plains (WP) has lots of Department/individual retail stores, restaurants, exercise stores, bakeries, nurseries, groceries, travel agents, tattoo shops, delis, nail & hair salons/spas but here is a listing of unique shops: Art: Thomsoms's Art & Frame at thomsonsartcenter.com ArtsWestchester (Gallery/Shop, Individual Artist Gallery/Sales & Special sales) Target has craft/art supplies Muse Paintbar (84 Mamaroneck…
Wildlife in White Plains
There are many varieties of birds in White Plains (WP) but the City has its share of feral pigeons, ravens, Canadian Geese (Liberty Park), seabirds, hawks and a variety of smaller types (Sparrows, Cardinals, Blue Jays). Roosting is common from the tops of buildings. Unfortunately, people are leaving pieces of bread for the…
