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Social Diary• November 27, 2020

Thoughts of Thanksgiving

A beautiful Thanksgiving Day in New York; solo this year provoking memories of other New York Thanksgivings...

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The day before Thanksgiving Day

Social Diary• November 25, 2020.
Looking at tomorrow’s big day, we were reminded of an earlier Diary on this day ten years ago. We can take heart... READ MORE
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The eclectic, the innovative, and the real feel

Social Diary• November 24, 2020.
The French Institute Alliance Française held their “Petit Gala Outside the Box” by Zoom with specially commissioned performances; plus "Stars In The House" comes to the fundraising aid of the Humane Society of New York; and Denis Ferrara shares a bittersweet message about a friend... READ MORE
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Distracted by the beauty

Social Diary• November 19, 2020.
An almost winter-cold day and night in New York, while at home distracted by the beauty in Larry Lederman’s new book of photography: “Garden Portraits; Experiences of Natural Beauty.”... READ MORE
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Free as a bird

Social Diary• November 18, 2020.
Christie’s upcoming sale, “American Muse: The Collection of Nina Griscom,” evoked a lot of memories and an earlier interview with Nina... READ MORE
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Change in the Weather, Change in the sea

Social Diary• November 17, 2020.
It’s the year of the “virtual” gala in New York, and this is the customary time of year for the charities to raise funds for their work. Today we’re highlighting the French Heritage Society’s annual Black & Red Ball, with an interesting cast and tour, this Thursday at 7 p.m. EST. ... READ MORE
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Order and chaos

Social Diary• November 16, 2020.
Stormy weather flying through last night; report on midtown quiet for restaurants right now; wise words of comfort from Kenneth Clark; and the New York Landmarks Conservancy's annual fundraiser virtually from the Plaza... READ MORE
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Falling for NY

Social Diary• November 10, 2020.
A beautiful almost summer-like day in New York adorned with Autumn foliage close to its peak; as well as a special birthday in the family... READ MORE
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The Value of Talk

Social Diary• November 9, 2020.
A sunny weekend in New York, people out, dining, walking; a docu interview about Liz and Winchell; and Hilary and Karen’s fashion suggestions for Audrey’s annual HOPE Luncheon Seminar... READ MORE
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A typical week in New York

Social Diary• November 6, 2020.
A bright, sunny, early Autumn day in New York, quiet for this time of the year. A “virtual” luncheon hosted by ADDF and the Lauder Brothers; plus a look back to this time 2 years ago... READ MORE
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Four years ago at this time

Social Diary• November 4, 2020.
Election Night dinner in a very quiet New York, marking the same night four years before on this date in 2016 when the final results shocked a lot of Americans... READ MORE
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Other stories, other lives

Social Diary• November 3, 2020.
Reading “The Quest for Queen Mary” reminding of a personal story about the grandmother of the Queen and her own special royal “quests.”... READ MORE
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Once in a blue moon

Social Diary• November 2, 2020.
A rainy Halloween weekend in New York; a funny moment for Sean Connery, and reflections on Jayne Wrightsman and the final sales of her estate at Christie's... READ MORE

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