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Each day can be perfect. Every day has bright, beautiful aspects, even if it disappoints on some level. Each day is an opportunity to grow, learn and thrive. We just need to keep our hearts and minds open to whatever opportunity or challenge life presents us.
Mayor Mamdani won’t attend. The economic divide in New York continues to grow. Is this the best time for celebrities and wealthy individuals to emphasize that disparity at yet another Met Gala?
The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand said that in 2026, Yankee fans may need access to ten networks and five or more subscriptions if they hope to see all the games. The cost for all that could amount to nearly $1,000, he said.
One of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s most uplifting quotes, for me, is: “When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.”
What do the following people have in common? Tom Cruise, Keira Knightly, Jennifer Aniston, Cher, Steve Jobs, Barbara Corcoran, Charles Schwab, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, Agatha Christie, Magic Johnson, Jay Leno, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Hopkins.
Maria-Cristina Necula, who writes about opera for Woman Around Town and other publications, is the author of “The Don Carlos Enigma: Variations of Historical Fictions,” and “Life in Opera: Truth, Tempo and Soul.” She reacts to recent comments about opera and ballet made by the actor, Timothée Chalamet.
During the recent strike by New York City’s nurses, someone made a disparaging remark to me criticizing these health professionals for making demands. After reminding this person what nurses did during the pandemic, I told him to watch a few episodes of HBO’s “The Pitt.”
What creates a fixation for winning an award? What does that say about individuals and our culture? Charlene Giannetti weighs in.
Each day can be perfect. Every day has bright, beautiful aspects, even if it disappoints on some level. Each day is an opportunity to grow, learn and thrive. We just need to keep our hearts and minds open to whatever opportunity or challenge life presents us.
Mayor Mamdani won’t attend. The economic divide in New York continues to grow. Is this the best time for celebrities and wealthy individuals to emphasize that disparity at yet another Met Gala?
The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand said that in 2026, Yankee fans may need access to ten networks and five or more subscriptions if they hope to see all the games. The cost for all that could amount to nearly $1,000, he said.
One of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s most uplifting quotes, for me, is: “When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.”
What do the following people have in common? Tom Cruise, Keira Knightly, Jennifer Aniston, Cher, Steve Jobs, Barbara Corcoran, Charles Schwab, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, Agatha Christie, Magic Johnson, Jay Leno, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Hopkins.
Maria-Cristina Necula, who writes about opera for Woman Around Town and other publications, is the author of “The Don Carlos Enigma: Variations of Historical Fictions,” and “Life in Opera: Truth, Tempo and Soul.” She reacts to recent comments about opera and ballet made by the actor, Timothée Chalamet.
During the recent strike by New York City’s nurses, someone made a disparaging remark to me criticizing these health professionals for making demands. After reminding this person what nurses did during the pandemic, I told him to watch a few episodes of HBO’s “The Pitt.”
What creates a fixation for winning an award? What does that say about individuals and our culture? Charlene Giannetti weighs in.
