The Secret History of New York City’s Sidewalk Boulders
June 24, 2026
I was in Manhattan recently to sing in Carnegie Hall. When I lived in New Jersey, I would often enjoy a weekend in the Big
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Craving an Authentic New York Bagel? Here is the Culinary Science Behind the Perfect Chew
June 18, 2026
I traveled to Manhattan recently to sing at Carnegie Hall with the Arizona Women’s Chorus. While the other women all had lists of sights they
Sampling the Best of the Big Apple: The Secret to NYC Pastrami and Rye
June 11, 2026
One of the culinary delights I sought on my recent visit to Manhattan was a pastrami on rye sandwich. A real New York pastrami on
Practicing My Way to Carnegie Hall
June 4, 2026
“How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice.” That is exactly what I’ve been doing! In mid-June, I will be joining the Arizona
Finding the Perfect Collective Noun for Your Blogs
May 28, 2026
I have a lot of fun with collective nouns. When I am reading from my book Don’t Call Me Turtle, I always stop and ask
The Unfair Practice of Body Shaming Reptiles
May 21, 2026
Not only do some people feel the need to body shame other humans, but some also feel compelled to body shame reptiles as well! Really?!
