Monthly Archives: March 2014

Singing “The Star Spangled Banner” Do you or not?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by lisakwinkler

The musicians entered, taking their places, standing behind music stands. The conductor, long and lean Italian Gianandrea Noseda, strutted in, raised his baton and cued the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, on tour in the US, to play the “Star Spangled Banner.” … Continue reading →

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Russia #2: Wandering The Hermitage & Mom’s Borscht

Posted on March 20, 2014 by lisakwinkler

From Moscow, we took the high-speed train to St. Petersburg. It’s smaller and more European in style, with lots of canals and bridges throughout.  Cathedrals dot the landscape. We spent practically an entire day at The Hermitage; NYC’s Metropolitan Museum … Continue reading →

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Moscow in March

Posted on March 17, 2014 by lisakwinkler

Mention Russia these days and everyone shudders, worrying what will be next. Does this mean another Cold War? Trying to understand it becomes more complicated when actually on the ground, in the country as I am for a week. That … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Green Super Sludge

Posted on March 10, 2014 by lisakwinkler

I tried one of the superfood sludge mixes promising great health and greater happiness. Here’s my experience: Goodbye Green  Super Sludge (with apologies to Dr. Seuss) Try it, buy it they say You’ll like it, drink it every day! I … Continue reading →

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New York Date: Botanical Gardens & Guggenheim

Posted on March 5, 2014 by lisakwinkler

“Welcome to 70 degrees,” the greeter said as we entered  the New York Botanical Gardens’ conservatory to tour its orchid show. We peeled off our coats, hats, gloves and scarves, eager to enter the world of Key West, the theme … Continue reading →

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More Winter Reading: An Accident, A Tsar’s Daughter & Malaria

Posted on March 2, 2014 by lisakwinkler

Winter is  dragging on a bit longer than everyone likes in the North East. I’ve managed to read three books quite quickly. Fiction from the Library’s New Book Shelf: Mercy Snow by Tiffany Baker.   A tragic school bus accident starts … Continue reading →

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