The Kennedy Center and the Controversy

  All of a sudden the Kennedy Center is the center of controversy. Ya gotta figure the dust-up is more political than cultural. So, before we lose our way in the story, let's look back at the Center's history. In 1933, during the Great Depression, First Lady...

Feeling the Heat? Chill-Out at The Peabody Essex Museum You’ll Be Surprised By Who’s Hanging Out There.

  "Making History" is a familiar phrase. It can be misleading ~ but in this context it's ohhh sooo apropos! Now, through September 21st, the galleries of the Peabody Essex Museum wake-up, shake-up, and make-up a newly imagined landscape of American arts. This...

HBO’s “Gilded Age”Christine Baranski Charms Newport

Three days before the season finalé of  "The Gilded Age" airs on HBO, Christine Baranski /aka Agnes van Rhijn, spoke with reporters foraging for a hint of what the future holds for the costumed characters we've come to adore. Over three years the period piece, shot in...

“Original Sin” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson is a study in the Undignified Transfer Of Power.

Beach Bag Book Club Worthy~ probably not. "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, It's Cover-Up and His Disastrous Choice To Run Again" summarizes our national conciseness and an undignified transfer of presidential powers. Without political bias,this book is a...

The Red Sox Take On The Yankees at the Charles River Esplanade August 23!

The Hatch Shell on the Charles River is part of a very special place. Designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted, the neighborhood icon has been linking the environment to city-life in exceptionally fun ways since the 1800's. It's one part of seven parks known as Boston's 1,100...

Craving More”Gilded Age” Dish ? Meet Christine Baranski aka Agnes van Rhijn At The Elms in Newport!

If Newport is on your bucket-list, this may be a sign it's time to trip to the zip of all things Gilded.  02840 is a city of many legends. It's sea-foamed beauty is breathtaking and it's mansions are mesmerizing.  But, we can't overlook our fascination with the sizzle...

HBO’s “And So It Goes”

HBO's rock-u-mentary " And So It Goes" delivers more than an easy-ride into the lifestyle of musical titan Billy Joel.  It's also a psychological roadmap of how this celebrated chronicler of our sexual fantasies, backseat romances, and horrible heartbreaks articulate...

First Lady Barbara Bush And A Stamp of Approval

  It can be challenging to memorialize a woman who's worn many hats in her lifetime.  To summarize the accomplishments of Barbara Pierce Bush, wife, mother and beloved Ganny would have to include her role as First Lady of the United States and recognition of her...

Estēe Lauder’s Foundation For A Beautiful Life

Leonard Lauder passed away on June 14th, 2025. His glowing obituaries are a testament to a life well-loved and lived. Vicariously, they also pay tribute to his mom, Josephine Esther Mentzer and the family legacy she established. Josephine Mentzer made a habit of...

Searching For ‘CLUES’ About What to Gift Dad on Father’s Day? Call Doctor and Doctor Friedman!

  If the dad in your life is a reader and a bit of a sleuth, "She's" got a suggestion for what to gift him on Father's Day. It's unconventional and will provide hours of lounge-chair entertainment. By day Eugene and Daniel Friedman are practicing physicians...

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Words to Love By: Live Long and Prosper!

Words to Love By: Live Long and Prosper!

Sometimes the stars are in alignment. If you look around, you can spot signs when the universe is moving in that direction. The celebration of Passover began three days ago.  In the Jewish tradition, Passover is a time to remember the stories of Exodus, when the angel...

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It’s Cherry Blossom ~Cocktail Time

It’s Cherry Blossom ~Cocktail Time

Steeped in history, surrounded by impressive architecture, Washington DC is a spectacular city to visit.  It's especially beautiful when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Since Mother Nature holds all the cards, predicting when they'll be at their peak frilliness is a...

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Nantucket is Almost, baaa~’ACK’!

Nantucket is Almost, baaa~’ACK’!

Bill DeSousa is the Public Relations Director for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. He boasts of the entire area's charms in every season, however, as Spring approaches, Nantucket has little need for his professional services. ACK's Daffiness happily speaks...

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Wildest Dreams, Cocktail~ing, Spring Chick Style!

Wildest Dreams, Cocktail~ing, Spring Chick Style!

Saturday, March 20th at 5:37 AM we celebrate the Vernal Equinox, AKA, the 1st day of SPRING!  This calls for a cocktail! In: 1 DAY, with 2 MINUTES of your time, and 3 INGREDIENTS: The wildest Dreams of any Spring Chick can hatch: Mix,  6 ounces of Limoncello 12 ounces...

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In Your Wildest Dreams ~Ya Gotta Go for the Greens!

In Your Wildest Dreams ~Ya Gotta Go for the Greens!

This weekend, the Men's PGA Tour is monopolizing the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. But by St. Patty's Day, it's all ours to play. Till then, no special recipe is require for cocktail-ing.   Pair your green schemes with a foursome of icy, cold, long...

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“When Harry Met ~ Oprah”

“When Harry Met ~ Oprah”

What happened to Oprah? We've known her as a reliable compass point of insight and compassion. But, Sunday night, during a vapid TV show on CBS, she abdicated that role and found a way to justify taking advantage of Prince Harry and his, Suit's star, wife, Meghan...

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Let Your Wildest Dreams Lead to a Pot O’ Gold!

Let Your Wildest Dreams Lead to a Pot O’ Gold!

Sure now, Irish or not, this weekend is a fine time for your Wildest Dreams lead ya to a Pot O' Gold '. There's no need to be tellin' anyone where your imagination takes you ~ unless you care to! Finished with a twist, this glittery little cocktail has some tricks in...

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Calling all Space Nerds, It’s “MARS-Tini” Time

Calling all Space Nerds, It’s “MARS-Tini” Time

If your wildest dreams include space travel, NASA's mission to Mars proves dreams really do come true.  Last Thursday, an unmanned land-rover, "Perseverance" landed on the red planet to sample the atmosphere and search for signs of ancient microbial life. The space...

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Thank You Gwyneth Paltrow

Thank You Gwyneth Paltrow

The trial of Harvey Weinstein was salacious, filled with Hollywood drama and included a surprise ending for the politically-connected, media-darling.  A year ago today, he was convicted of sexual assault and rape. The once beyond reproachable, mega-mogal remains in...

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Need a Lesson Plan? Art Teaches in Every Language

Need a Lesson Plan? Art Teaches in Every Language

Art is the world's most universal teacher. Given time ~it reveals all truth. Sometimes it's lesson is carved into stone, Other times it's message whispers in a collage . It can be read like a newspaper, filled with wild headlines and the deeds of caped crusaders....

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Weekends can get ‘Nippy’  in February : Stay Cozy!

Weekends can get ‘Nippy’ in February : Stay Cozy!

Weary from the winter that drags on with ice, snow and no where to go?  STP ~News has an old school suggestion to warm your nippy nights! Add a 'splash' of something decadent to your favorite coco-mix and you'll find yourself comforted from your cold nose to your cold...

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Hey Serena Williams,  You Can Net More than Money From Tennis.

Hey Serena Williams, You Can Net More than Money From Tennis.

Sunday, in the finals of the Australian Open, # 3 seed, 23 year old, Naomi Osaka beat # 22 seed, 25 year old, Jennifer Brady, in two sets. Gracious from 'first serve ' to  'game, set, match ' both competitors played like total pros. The 1st Grand slam, of the year,...

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Isabella Stewart Gardner & How Her Garden Grows

Isabella Stewart Gardner & How Her Garden Grows

The long awaited re-opening of Boston's elegant Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is here.  If you haven't been, it's bucket-list worthy! This 15th century styled Palace, Fenway Court, is an especially perfect place to court a Valentine, plan a Gal-entine rendezvous, or...

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A Native American Love Story;  by T.J. Young,  aka Sgwaayaans

A Native American Love Story; by T.J. Young, aka Sgwaayaans

Storytelling has long been a way to chronicle history. For Native Americans, it remains a tradition that echos like a heartbeat. But, there are many ways to tell stories of Tribal folklore. T.J.Young, aka, Sgwaayaans, is a member of the Yaadaas Eagle Clan. He's drawn...

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Inaugural History Repeats Itself at the White House

Inaugural History Repeats Itself at the White House

On January 20th, 2021 the sun will rise in Washington D.C. at 7:23 AM. By the time the sun sets at 5:15 PM President Trump and his family will be in Mar-a-Lago, their Palm Beach, Florida home. After four years of serving the Nation, Donald Trump will be given little...

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Mike DelGuidice and Kevin James Reimagine Mona Lisa

Mike DelGuidice and Kevin James Reimagine Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa, AKA, Leonardo da Vinci's  fantasy-girl, hangs out inside the world's largest museum. Tourists visiting the Louvre typically find her surrounded by admirers, safely encased behind climate controlled plexiglass.  A trend-setter, Mona's been practicing...

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Godmothered: a Christmastime Fantasy with a Modern Twist.

Godmothered: a Christmastime Fantasy with a Modern Twist.

Yes, Godmothered begins with "Once Upon a Time", and ends with "And They Lived Happily Ever After" ~ but it's not your typical fantasy.  Godmothered shatters the old glass ceiling of fairytales with a new~fangled glass slipper! Updating the definition of "Happily Ever...

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Kathie Lee Gifford : It’s Never Too Late

Kathie Lee Gifford : It’s Never Too Late

Soaring between heaven and earth Kathie Lee Gifford's latest book, 'It's Never Too Late' is inspirational, but you'll need a seat belt for this literary destination. Each of it's 208 pages are filled with Kathie Lee's dreams and heartbreaks. Because Gifford thanks God...

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The Little Red Hen: What Kind of Party Animal are you?

The Little Red Hen: What Kind of Party Animal are you?

As the Presidential recounts continue to dig-up voting  'irregularities" and law suits approach the bench, blue dogs still believe in Biden, while red elephants tout Trump. Sorting out who technically won the Presidential election will require complex legal...

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The American Struggle : Jacob Lawrence

The American Struggle : Jacob Lawrence

The American Struggle by Jacob Lawrence is a must see exhibit! Organized by the storied Peabody Essex Museum, it's razor-sharp lines simultaneously trace and foreshadow flash-points of American revolution. Articulating phases of national injustice Lawrences'...

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Ann, the Other Romney ~ for President?

Ann, the Other Romney ~ for President?

Members of the Romney family have been contributing to America's landscape since the 1950's. Without question they're successful in business but the All-American family's dynastic ambition is to make the White House their home. Unsuccessful so far, it seems obvious...

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The Perpetual Social Influence of First Ladies

The Perpetual Social Influence of First Ladies

First Ladies have been social influencers long before there was a tech-y name for it. Often independent of their husbands, with and without the internet, their work advances American ideals and serves the Nation in perpetuity.  John and Abigail Adams were the first...

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