Social Diary

Social Diary• December 12, 2019

From up and down and still somehow

The late afternoon clouds rolling by inspired a photo and reminded me of a song by Joni Mitchell which ultimately reminded me that today is the birth anniversary of “Ole Blue Eyes,” “the Chairman of the Board,” Frank Sinatra, and what I knew of him from those who knew him well...

In the Holiday Spirit

Social Diary• December 11, 2019.

T’is the season of busy-busy: the AMC’s annual “Top Dog Gala” last night at Cipriani 42nd Street; JH’s neighborhood tour of the emerging holiday spirit; the Asian Cultural Council’s honoring Elizabeth McCormack; The NY Botanical Garden’s luncheon at La Grenouille; and Mollie Brewster Broussard’s Collection of fabulous jewels to be a... READ MORE

The beat of the upcoming holidays

Social Diary• December 10, 2019.

On the road to the holidays, New Yorkers gathered outside the Brick Church for the Park Avenue tree lighting and caroling; over in Paris Elizabeth Stribling was awarded the Commandeur de la Légion d'Honneur; and DPC getting a haircut reminded JH of a famous slogan... READ MORE

Only in New York

Social Diary• December 6, 2019.

Not quite a winter’s day, but close. The annual Metropolitan Opera Guild luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street was a fantastic affair for the devoted lovers of Opera, reminding me of the first time I went and learned the secret of the impassioned devotion of the opera fan... READ MORE

Talking Turkey

Social Diary• December 2, 2019.

Wintry weather rain snow and ice moving in, and we’re still thinking of Thanksgiving and the fabulous Macy’s parade which Paige Peterson caught on her camera (an annual event for us) on the parade balloons in motion; amazing... READ MORE

The day after Thanksgiving

Social Diary• November 28, 2019.

The Thanksgiving holiday here and there, pre-Parade and also last night with friends at table; Plus the Mission Society’s annual Fall Harvest Feast, and a wise suggestion for all on this holiday... READ MORE

Going to the dogs … and cats

Social Diary• November 25, 2019.

First time attending the ASPCA’s annual luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street was very impressive and left me thinking about the dogs and cats in my life... READ MORE

Little Buster, Remembered

Social Diary• November 25, 2019.

Remembering Little Buster. Recalling a more than twice told Diary story about the life of a sweet Shih Tzu I’d rescued from the CACC more than twenty years ago... READ MORE

Service to the Nation

Social Diary• November 22, 2019.

Many more Party Pictures at this busy season, but first we remember this day 56 years ago when in Dallas, the life of our young President was taken from us... READ MORE

A hopeful lesson in human activity, irony and all

Social Diary• November 20, 2019.

A rainy, foggy night in Manhattan last month when the World Monuments Fund held its annual Hadrian Gala at the Rainbow Room, black tie, a beautiful setting for a hopeful lesson in human activity, irony and all... READ MORE

In the Right Light

Social Diary• November 18, 2019.

With the holiday season about to begin what could be better than a Diary on jewels (at auction) and art and beauty in Venice and Palm Beach as seen through the eyes of our PB editor Augustus Mayhew... READ MORE

Exceptions to the rule

Social Diary• November 12, 2019.

The annual Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation’s symposium and luncheon at the Pierre provided more hope; and the Carter Burden Network’s Silver and White Night gala dinner at the Mandarin Oriental honored Fern Mallis... READ MORE

A Landmark Night

Social Diary• November 11, 2019.

Catching up with a crowded calendar; Last Wednesday night’s Living Landmarks Gala at the Plaza where DPC made his public singing debut; and a book party at Paige Peterson’s for Hawk Koch’s new Hollywood memoir “Magic Time: My Life in Hollywood."... READ MORE

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From up and down and still somehow

In the Holiday Spirit

The beat of the upcoming holidays

Only in New York

Talking Turkey

The day after Thanksgiving

Going to the dogs … and cats

Little Buster, Remembered

Service to the Nation

A hopeful lesson in human activity, irony and all

In the Right Light

Exceptions to the rule

A Landmark Night

Debbie’s Week at a Glance: Merriment and Matrimony

Bernd Goeckler

No Hold Barred: Shop ’til You Drop!

In the Holiday Spirit

Music Education and Exceptional Care

The beat of the upcoming holidays

The National Institute of Social Sciences (NISS) celebrated their 105th annual Gold Medal Dinner

Palm Beach Social Diary: Art + RR @ PB + Orty’s Party + Spellbound

From up and down and still somehow

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