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Social Diary• July 4, 2022

Reliving our Nation’s Independence

The Fourth of July, often referred to as Independence Day, always evokes memories of the day and the times that marked a celebration of our independence as individuals and Americans...

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Remembering the Fourth way back when …

Social Diary• July 3, 2022.
Blueberry pie and the Fourth of July, brings back memories of another time and another Dave Columbia, of all people, in LIFE magazine... READ MORE
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Gone with the Wind

Social Diary• June 29, 2022.
Quiet here in New York as everyone heads into the annual summer holiday weekend; so just to remind we’re running a Diary from this time of the year 15 years ago. Different times, different energy!... READ MORE
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The Grandma Moses of NFT recalls her Ports of Call for your collection

Social Diary• June 28, 2022.
A lifelong entrepreneur, Nikki Haskell goes NFT with her own collection... READ MORE
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The subject is Roe

Social Diary• June 27, 2022.
Just the facts and the history of Before... READ MORE
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The Two Faces of Fashion

Social Diary• June 23, 2022.
JH and I took a walk talking shop up Madison Avenue where we came upon one about to open for business, for brides and women dressing for an occasion! Amazing. Some shop, some brides, some eveningwear!... READ MORE
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A Baby Grand Gift

Social Diary• June 22, 2022.
Finally got to lunch at Avra, with Marc Rosen regaling me with stories of his late beloved wife Arlene Dahl and one particular story about a Steinway... READ MORE
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Father Figures

Social Diary• June 20, 2022.
Father’s Day in New York always arouses the drama of this boy’s father and the effect it had on everyone present. Blessed by memory... READ MORE
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True Theatre

Social Diary• June 13, 2022.
Beautiful Sunday with two major events on the calendar: the screening of the Leonard Cohen documentary plus a performance of his work on stage after; and the 75th Tony Awards at Radio City, all of which takes us back in time to see the future... READ MORE
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A fresh, dazzling mosaic

Social Diary• June 9, 2022.
A beautiful day in New York, lunching at Michael’s with the town all around, people getting out more; plus Paige Peterson’s excellent book party for Louis Nelson’s “MOSAIC” based on the design of the Korean War Memorial and all the subjects it evoked... READ MORE
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The pursuit of pleasure

Social Diary• June 8, 2022.
Perusing the social history archive of Palm Beach, a reader sent appreciation by focusing on the subject of Jack and old Joe and their private social activities as well as the public... READ MORE
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A family drama

Social Diary• June 6, 2022.
The finale of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee left me with some thoughts about family and relationships, and their influence... READ MORE
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For a change; even if for a moment

Social Diary• June 3, 2022.
Good News Dept. It’s all about the Platinum Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth this weekend reminding all of goodness and greatness; plus the Frick Collection hosted their annual Spring Garden Party... READ MORE

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