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Social History• January 3, 2020

The Last Voyage of the SS Ile de France

Re-visiting Scott Houston McBee’s tour of the fallen SS Ile de France, launched in 1926 with a maiden voyage on June 22, 1927 from Le Havre to New York and still considered one of the most beautifully decorated ocean liners built by the French Line...

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No Holds Barred: All Hail the Queen of one-liners

Guest Diary• January 2, 2020.
Blair Sabol, inspired by Mrs. Maisel, takes in the past fashions to look ahead to these changing times... READ MORE
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Schulenberg’s Page: Halston, Joel Schumacher, Katharine Graham, Sharon Powers and more …

Guest Diary• January 2, 2020.
Schulenberg’s Page: Living in the city in the summer of ’72, George McGovern was running for President and fashion stars were on the rise; and there was always Theater at Elaine’s. ... READ MORE
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Debbie’s Week at a Glance: I guess I’ve got the Christmas blues …

Guest Diary• December 27, 2019.
And guess who gets the Christmas blues ... But not until she’s made a lot of the parties before, and after she’s stopped to get some rest... READ MORE
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What to Wear Where Goes Across the Pond

Guest Diary• December 27, 2019.
Karen Klopp and Hilary Dick share their choices for What To Wear across the pond for a weekend of shooting... READ MORE
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Schulenberg’s Page: Commedia dell’arte

Guest Diary• December 26, 2019.
Schulenberg’s Page: “Commedia dell'arte." The topic du jour in June of 1972 is show biz from Bette to Barbra; As usual, Bob takes it all in with his sketchbook in tow... READ MORE
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Part III

Guest Diary• December 26, 2019.
Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol," gently abridged for today's readers by Jesse Kornbluth. Part III of III. From an NYSD reader: “I’m no child, but I think the re-write of A Christmas Carol is excellent. I feel, that the easier language makes the story both readable and “listen-able”. ... READ MORE
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Part II of III

Guest Diary• December 25, 2019.
Jesse Kornbluth’s adaptation of Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol," Part II of III. Half as long as the original, twice as appealing?... READ MORE
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Part I of III

Guest Diary• December 24, 2019.
Presenting Jesse Kornbluth’s adaptation of Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol," Part I, “Marley’s Ghost," with introductory explanation... READ MORE
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The Lights Are Always On In London

Guest Diary• December 24, 2019.
Our impeccable shopper and exquisite traveler, Barbara Hodes, takes off to London to capture the Christmas spirit and makes sure to hit all the major shopping venues, old and new... READ MORE
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Sean McNanney

House• December 20, 2019.
Sian, Lesley, and Pierre head to Williamsburg to visit with Sean McNanney — designer, interior decorator, and owner of SAVED on Irving Place... READ MORE
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Debbie’s Week at a Glance: American Women!

Guest Diary• December 19, 2019.
Debbie’s Week at a Glance. Certainly a lot going on and the lady wondering if she can be going on, too. That’s the big holiday in New York and Debbie does it big (and could use a snooze here and there)... READ MORE
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Schulenberg’s Page: Bette, Barbra, and Buzzy

Guest Diary• December 19, 2019.
Schulenberg’s Page: New York is bubbling over with Bette, Barbra and Buzzy. You know the first two even if you don’t; you don’t know Buzzy but now you’ll get to know them all (a little bit anyway)... READ MORE

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