so much to do, so little time
Lately, random thoughts keep bringing me back to my NYU days. Is it a sign to go back to school? Tony Robbins is in the news now for dissing the #metoo movement. Regardless of the movement, I’ve never felt partial to the guy to say …
Two people falling for each other. They are both men. One is 17, another one is 24. They are letting this happen well aware their relationship has no future. They allow themselves to feel, knowing that the feeling might last but the relationship won’t. This movie …
New studio guests often ask me: Will I lose weight taking barre classes? My answer is: yes and no. Yes, you will. When you move more, you breathe more. And barre class sure moves you. The more you breathe, the more fat exits your body. …
Back at NYU, Tom and I once had an argument about this word — “to tame.” Tom was saying that this word cannot be applied to people — only to animals. I was trying to explain that in this book the meaning was different and …
Railway Ave in Paterson, NJ. A place that reminds me of my childhood shopping with my grandmother in Kursk open markets in Russia back in 1970’s. You come home with this… And in a few hours, turn it into this… And then, …
“The more a party member drinks, the less is left for a hooligan,” states the menu. All this snow creates a craving for the Russian fare of my childhood. I always wanted to try that Russian Vodka Room on 52nd street. Somehow, this place did …
Made through this one, on principle. A mute woman, an outcast, falls for an unknown creature, also an outcast. An evil guy — teeth and grimaces in place — wants to use that creature for evil purposes. Bad Russians involved, too. The woman saves the …
Coco Pazzo in Soho — surprise it was. Fantastic food for very reasonable prices. They start you off with bread not to miss. Between my husband and me, we split Carciofi e Parmigiano, a perfect blend of thinly sliced artichokes, parmigiana, and fennel dressed with olive …
Tom’s text message said: “Do you want to stay in NYC hotel overnight Wednesday into Thursday? They are offering due to storm.” My heart leapt into my throat. Of course, I do! But all the other things: the girls, the studio, shoveling? Probably Cinderella felt …
Somehow, people working out in gyms turn me off physical fitness and create an aversion to exercise. A possibility to look look or project like them does not appeal to me. On the contrary, people at the barre — the true, humble, quietly devoted ones …