“You can do anything for 7 days.” That was certainly a draw. I was taking on the 7 day cleanse as phase one of a two phase, gut and nutrition reset. However, after completing other cleanses that were three times as long, I was skeptical. C’mon! What kind of results...
Reflections
Same Dream. Different Stage.
I’ve gone from being a broke, out of work actress to performing on a stage that has provided me financial freedom for the last 20+ years. When I got out of college, I was living my dream. I was a young, struggling actor living in NYC. Very quickly, however, I...
How Vegans, Vegetarians & Nutrition “Purists” Are Hindering Our Health
Yes, that was partially meant to be provocative. However, sometimes I really believe it. In an effort to help others enjoy better nutrition and health, I have found that “all or nothing” usually yields the latter. Now hear me out. Many of my friends, family...
Marathon Memories & Lessons
15 years ago today I ran all 26.2 miles of the New York City marathon. Sunday, November 5th 2000. One year later, the race would be held in the shadow of the 9/11 attacks. What a different world I ran my marathon in. I don't recall how or why I...
What Are You Complaining About?
What is the thing/person/situation you are complaining most about lately? I'm not talking about the guy who cut you off in traffic or the fact that your dinner was cold. I'm talking about the set of circumstances you've been talking/thinking about regularly - the...
Are You Living on “Tomorrow Isle?”
When the phone rang at 1:17pm yesterday, I didn’t recognize the number. I hesitated to pick up, but for some reason, I did. A neighbor who knew I served on one of our community committees with Barry was calling to tell me he had died suddenly, of a heart attack, the...
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Anyone is fortunate to have one family they hold close. I have two. Actually, the second is an extension of the first because I wouldn’t know them otherwise. This past summer, both families, together, experienced much joy and loss. A 30th birthday romp through NYC...