BETTY IN THE USA
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FINDING LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS THROUGH THE MAGIC AND MIRACLE OF MUSIC, ESPECIALLY AT CHRISTMAS
Last Christmas, I wrote something inspired by the Winter Solstice and Illumination-themed Myth of Red Salon, http://www.mythofredsalon.com, an extraordinary performing arts ensemble founded by my dear, beautiful and talented musical angel of a friend, crossover artist Sasha Lazard, http://www.sashalazard.com, who…
Read MoreTHE ROYALS VISIT A VERY ROYAL TOWN IN FULL REGALIA: NYC AT CHRISTMAS
I am so excited about Wills & Kate being in New York for so many reasons, including one very personal one, and another: that I am now involved with a conservation initiative supported by the royal patronage of Prince William…
Read MoreIN THE SPIRIT OF CELEBRATING MILESTONES, TRADITIONS & “THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS” AT ITS BEST
New York City at Christmas: The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Since I have recently posted informal mini-reviews/round-ups of the Video Music Awards, the Country Music Awards and the American Music Awards, I seem to now feel obliged (compelled?) to do…
Read MoreUNSUNG HEROES: U2 MINUS ONE; HOW ONE PERSON CAN CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY
LIKE U2, TRUE HEROES ARE NEVER “MINUS ONE” One Life: What One Person can do to Change the Course of History Over the course of my father’s career as a hematologic oncologist at @NYULangoneMedicalCenter, he has always shared highlights about…
Read MoreGREETINGS FROM MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY: A BACK-TO-SCHOOL BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO #BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
SEPTEMBER 20 & 23, 2014 This past week, I had the privilege of hearing Thom Zimny speak about his work as filmmaker, videographer, and film archivist for #BruceSpringsteen with @Backstreets/#Backstreets Editor/Publisher Chris Philips. Organized and hosted by the #FriendsoftheBruceSpringsteenSpecialCollection @MonmouthUniversity,…
Read MoreA SOUL’S JOURNEY, ILLUMINATED BY SPRINGSTEEN
Sunlight Peeking Through Christmas Trees As many years go for all of us, this past year was one of highs and lows. For the purpose of being in sync with this year’s Myth of Red Salon theme of ILLUMINATION: 2013…
Read MoreIt’s Friday, I’m in Love: with Fairy Tales & Another 50 Years to Find the Happy Ending
FRIDAY, November 22, 1963 A Personal Tribute to JFK By Beth Amorosi For as long as I can remember, Friday has always been my favorite day of the week. It’s the day when a week of work, routine, and (hopefully)…
Read MorePresident John Fitzgerald Kennedy Greeting Lawyer & Negotiator James Britt Donovan in the Oval Office
Jim Donovan had successfully secured the release of the Bay of Pigs prisoners after more than fifteen trips to Cuba to meet with Fidel Castro.
Read MoreI Prize Made in America and Duh, Winning
Tom Friedman’s Imagined in America op-ed in Wednesday’s New York Times points to a dangerous fact: Americans have lost the fire in their bellies and that competitive spirit – probably as a result of being number one for too long…
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