Tag Archives: New York City

Lessons from Mom: Outings

Posted on February 7, 2021 by lisakwinkler

Check out my latest post on lisakwinkler@wordpress.com and please follow the blog!   https://lisakwinkler.wordpress.com/2021/02/06/lessons-from-mom-outings/ I’m trying to end posting on this site!   Thanks and hugs. Lisa

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New York City: Art & Theater

Posted on October 4, 2019 by lisakwinkler

  Just my luck the day  we had theater tickets in New York City the temperatures climbed to the mid- 90’s—a record for October. I’d planned to stop in to a couple exhibits before dinner and wasn’t going to let … Continue reading →

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Two Plays & Some Books

Posted on June 27, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Summer… and I’m trying to read and see some plays. While on the platform, awaiting my train to New York City, my phone rang. I answered and talked to my father for about 10 minutes. After, I noticed my phone … Continue reading →

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Orchid Show: NY Botanical Gardens

Posted on March 8, 2019 by lisakwinkler

The weather outside is cold and there’s still snow on the ground. Inside, it’s warm and humid, thanks to annual Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Gardens. We made our yearly pilgrimage and then ate fabulous Italian food on … Continue reading →

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Bare Legs in Winter

Posted on January 28, 2019 by lisakwinkler

Between climate change and overheated buildings, I never know what to wear in winter. Layers help. Still, I err on the side of caution; gloves, scarf, and hat are always part of my daily attire. Since I became a dog … Continue reading →

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Fiddler in Yiddish

Posted on December 11, 2018 by lisakwinkler

  “A fidler afn dakh, arop fun zinen, ha?” That’s Yiddish for “A fiddler on the roof—sounds crazy, no?” It’s the opening line of the 1964 musical, Fiddler on the Roof, based on stories by Sholem Aleichem  about Tevye the Dairyman … Continue reading →

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Facing History: Removing Statues

Posted on April 18, 2018 by lisakwinkler

A statue of Dr. J. Marion Sims (1813-1883) was removed from New York City’s Central Park yesterday, after holding court for 84 years. Sims, dubbed “the father of gynecology,” performed surgical experiments on female slaves without anesthesia. His statue will … Continue reading →

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David Hockney at 80

Posted on January 10, 2018 by lisakwinkler

We should all age like David Hockney. At 80, he paints everyday. Sometimes on his ipad, sometimes on canvas. Lucky for us, we get to see his work and appreciate how his art has evolved in his life. A little … Continue reading →

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Leonard Bernstein at 100

Posted on December 15, 2017 by lisakwinkler

On our way to a performance of Junk,  Ayad Akhtar’s new play about the 1980’s financial world where junk bonds captured investor (and federal investigator) attention, we stopped at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ exhibit about … Continue reading →

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NYC Women’s March

Posted on January 22, 2017 by lisakwinkler

Yesterday I joined thousands of others- women, men, families, children and dogs in New York City for the Women’s March. As soon as my friends and I left the train station, we felt the energy of the march. We walked … Continue reading →

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