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New York, Revisited from New York

October 9, 2016October 29, 2017 Betty1 Comment

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Yesterday, between the Union Square AT&T (where I picked up a new iPhone) and Mayson Kayser, where Tom and I stopped for a leisurely bite to eat, it occurred to me that New York – especially on a misty fall afternoon – was a magical place to be, and that my time here was limited.  Continue reading “New York, Revisited from New York” →

Working From Home

August 30, 2016March 8, 2017 BettyLeave a comment

Processed with VSCO with c1 presetI worked from home today. Continue reading “Working From Home” →

All I Want for Valentine’s Day is an Indian Buffet

February 12, 2016August 2, 2019 BettyLeave a comment

Valentine's Day in India

On the morning of Monday November 11, 2013, Tom and I chatted online. Continue reading “All I Want for Valentine’s Day is an Indian Buffet” →

New Year’s Eve in Bangkok

January 2, 2016October 29, 2018 BettyLeave a comment

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I’ve spent New Year’s Eve in many cities: Taipei, London, Tokyo, and now Bangkok.

I’m probably forgetting a few others, but my memory doesn’t go back that far, except to two eventful NYEs I spent in Villa Park, CA. Continue reading “New Year’s Eve in Bangkok” →

Thom’s Thursday Thoughts on Anniversaries

November 19, 2015January 28, 2016 BettyLeave a comment

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As you can tell from the photo above, yesterday’s ride to our anniversary dinner was filled with mutual love and romance.

It almost didn’t happen that way because we were running late and I couldn’t decide what to wear. Continue reading “Thom’s Thursday Thoughts on Anniversaries” →

Life is Like a Box of Doughnuts

October 25, 2015October 29, 2017 BettyLeave a comment
Life is like a box of doughnuts.
Life is like a box of doughnuts.

On Saturday, Tom and I brunched just the two of us at Narcissa, one of New York’s prettiest restaurants in my opinion. On the way to our table, we passed a glass case of tiny doughnuts and I felt I had to have at least one. Continue reading “Life is Like a Box of Doughnuts” →

How to Waste 3 Perfectly Good Days in London

September 22, 2015October 26, 2015 Betty2 Comments

If you’re the type of traveler who gets to a place and hits the ground running with a checklist of things to see and do, we are probably not a great resource. Continue reading “How to Waste 3 Perfectly Good Days in London” →

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Thom’s Thursday Thoughts on Italy

September 17, 2015October 26, 2015 Betty2 Comments
Tom peruses the menu at Il Grappola Blu.
Tom peruses the menu at Il Grappola Blu.

Though we are back in New York, this week’s thoughts will be carried over from last week, when we were in Italy.  Continue reading “Thom’s Thursday Thoughts on Italy” →

Thom’s Thursday Thoughts on London

September 10, 2015October 26, 2015 Betty8 Comments
Thom standing in front of Lord’s Cricket Ground, where he hopes to watch a match one day with a “cask-cold” pint in hand.

Thom doesn’t think I should blog on vacation, but I reminded him that recording his thoughts and delivering them to everyone was important work. Like an unpaid internship.  Continue reading “Thom’s Thursday Thoughts on London” →

Hittin’ Up Boutiques in Greenpoint

August 26, 2015October 29, 2017 Betty1 Comment

A few weeks ago Tom and I went to Greenpoint Brooklyn to buy a table. Continue reading “Hittin’ Up Boutiques in Greenpoint” →

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