A Few of My Favorite People, Places, and Things

CHARLES SALZBERG

Best writing teacher, mentor, author, editor, and all-around terrific friend

A COZY READER’S CORNER

Love reading this mystery reviewer’s thoughts

SHAKE SHACK

Hands-down best burger on earth

NEW YORK JETS

We love you, Sanchez!

LE MEURICE

One of my favorite hotels in the world

GO FUG YOURSELF

Daily must-read

DEPARTURES MAGAZINE

Go-to place for great recommendations and beautiful photography

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

My alma mater and hands-down most stunning campus on earth

US WEEKLY

Nectar from the celebrity gods

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL MOM

A great business concept from a simply beautiful mom herself

THE BARKING ZOO

Cutest doggy story in NYC

GARRETT NUDD

Gorgeous pics from a gorgeous family

CHICK LIT IS NOT DEAD

Check in and see what the girls are talking about

OSCAR BLANDI SALON

Kyle and Ludmilla, I heart you both

ETSY

Who needs an Ebay addiction when you can have an Etsy one?

SIMPLY NOISE

Makes writing in coffee shops, dealing with gross cubicle mates, and surviving airport delays bearable

THE BIG PICTURE

My fave way to gather some of the day's news through photos

WESTVILLE

Love, Love, Love.  If you come to NYC, go to Westville