Gray Skies and Misty Mountains: A Different Type of Summer
My summer started out just like any other, excited by the prospect of sunshine, the beach, hanging out with friends, and simply not being in school! But, this was going to be a different summer – there wasn’t going to be any lifeguarding, tanning, or babysitting.
Far Out and About: Cape May in Autumn
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has criticized the popular reality TV series “Jersey Shore” for giving a negative impression of life along the Garden State’s coast. Instead, he should be promoting Cape May, a wonderful example of why so many people head for the shore.
Along for the Rye’d: The Blessing of a Bad Haircut
From the first time I cut the crusts off a peanut butter sandwich, I have been chewing on this thought: By doing too much for our kids, we’re probably doing too little. Seldom has this been more apparent to me than on a recent Saturday at Frank’s Barber Shop.
Early Risers: Noga Ruttenberg is Cruising by Dawn
Though only 5’3”, Noga Ruttenberg is hard to miss. You may have seen the petite 38-year-old pounding the pavement, “dancing” on the pedals of her Guru Tri Bike at 20 mph, or doing timed intervals in the Rye Y pool with determination. When you see her and shout “hello”, her steely focus turns into a huge smile and wave.
A Healthy Lunch on Purchase Street
If you’re on the go for lunch, downtown Rye offers a number of healthy options. I’ve included my five favorites and some important ingredient information.
Art Beat: The Wonders of Childhood, Courtesy of Ezra Jack Keats
I read recently that Amazon is bypassing book publishers and doing book deals with authors directly. Subsequently, these books will only be available electronically, putting another nail in the coffin of the printed books many of us treasure.
The Screening Room: In “50/50”, Art Totally Imitates Life
When writer Will Reiser called his friend Seth Rogen to tell him he had cancer, Rogen was in his bathroom, desperate to keep his buddy from knowing he was on the toilet. That was only the first of the absurdities that became the backstory of the terrific new movie, “50/50”, which Reiser, now recovered, based on himself with Rogen’s help.
Hidden in Plain Site: Our Local Source for the Best in Art and Entertainment
Ask most Rye residents where the closest venue for hearing great symphonic music, enjoying world–renowned entertainers on stage, or seeing top-notch theater and they will probably say Manhattan. Similarly, challenge them to name the local museum with one of the nation’s finest collections of modern American masters and they are likely to struggle for the answer.