Regretsy, I've Had a Few̷...

Are you trying to keep up your holiday spirits, but sometimes find it challenging? Me too. I’m trying to be Polly Sunshine, but sometimes, sometimes, I need a little dark humor to get me through the day. On the road, I get my fix from Whatever with Alexis &...

Best of New York Theater: Celebrit...

If you’re in New York and have a chance to see Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, run, don’t walk. Celebrities like SNLers Kristen Wiig and Rachel Dratch, along with Sherri Shepherd and Ryan Reynolds (yum!) read straight out of celebrity...

Get Ready to Sob Like a Baby

Still in the spirit of Thanksgiving and counting my blessings, this New York Times story, War’s Other Enduring Videos, about soldiers surprising their families by coming home early from war made me cry like a baby (or like when I watch Sleepless in Seattle). One...

The Best Black Friday Deals (No Tr...

Stay tuned for our Holiday DEALS Gift Guide on Monday, which will be chockfull of deals just for you, smarties. Meanwhile, I hope you’re skipping the lines, hassles and ridiculousness of waking up at 4am to enjoy Black Friday deals. Why put yourself through that...

Thanksgiving Wishes and Crack-n-Ch...

Happy Thanksgiving, pumpkins. I hope you’re surrounded by family and friends, delicious food and the spirit of thankfulness.   I’m thankful for many things — my crazy family, my wonderful, silly, patient husband, my health, and I’m thankful for...

NYC Food Files: Best Sundae In the...

The perfect ice cream sundae everytime? The NoHo Star’s Hot Fudge Sundae (we replace the vanilla ice cream with coffee ice cream and oh-my-gawd).   Perfect to share or to have solo, The NoHo Star is always an interesting mix of neighborhood locals.   Perhaps it...