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The Day the Snow Fell and the Door Opened

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A look back at the big snows of the past and a momentous night at the Waldorf-Astoria... READ MORE
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Gratitude to the Rescue

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After attending two lovely Thanksgiving dinners the question becomes: How do you find lasting thanks? DPC re-discovers the surprising, practical power of the Gratitude List... READ MORE
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In Search of Thanks

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DPC traces his own Thanksgiving memories to explore what happens when abundance dulls our gratitude. Is there still a reason to be thankful? The answer lies in the holiday's simplest, most enduring message... READ MORE
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A Weekend of Glamour and Preservation

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Memories of San Simeon are unexpectedly brought back by 'A Weekend of Glamour and Preservation at Hearst Castle,' an annual family event dedicated to raising critical funds to restore and preserve the Castle’s artworks and antiquities... READ MORE
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The Fixers and The First Amendment

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Richard Kirshenbaum launches his novel, 'The Hollywood Fix,' exploring the fragile foundation of the dream factory. Plus, 'Harper’s Magazine' celebrates 175 years by honoring Marilynne Robinson and A.G. Sulzberger in a powerful defense of the independent press... READ MORE
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Reflections in Rumsey Playfield

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A personal reflection on the enduring impact of the JFK assassination, followed by a glittering return to Central Park's nightlife past at the Conservancy's Annual Gala, the Central Park Supper Club... READ MORE
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The City in Four Acts

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From the riveting performance of Yanna Avis as "Divine Sarah" to the lighting of Madison Avenue with Miss America, we cover a week of New York culture and charity. Plus: Lambda Legal celebrates its mission, and a Park Avenue reception honors one of the city's oldest social service organizations... READ MORE
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Phyles and Like-Minded Communities

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The Royal Family is "coming apart" and, as DPC shares, even a Monarchy can't escape high-stakes family drama... READ MORE
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American Spirit and Global Fellowship

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The social calendar spanned from coast to coast. First, Hilary and Wilbur Ross hosted Bret Baier to celebrate his book on Theodore Roosevelt and talk iRocket. Then, the focus shifted to D.C., where The Shafik Gabr Foundation honored five U.S. Congressmen to advance international East-West dialogue... READ MORE
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An Extraordinary Life, Revisited in the Last of the Fall

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"Good times, bum times, We’ve seen them all, and my dear, we’re still here." Memories are made of this... READ MORE
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A Royal Call to Action for our Most Vulnerable

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Childhood USA gathered philanthropic leaders and HRH Princess Madeleine to reaffirm the powerful mission: to ensure every child is seen, heard, and supported on the path to a life free from sexual abuse and exploitation... READ MORE
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Remembering Ann Rapp: An Ode to a Captivating Observer

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The passing of Ann Rapp prompts a reflection on her dynamic life — from the golden age of Hollywood to the mysterious, tragic loss she concealed with her intelligent and curious personality... READ MORE

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