Kevin Spacey on Being Successful

Love this video! It's less than 2 minutes and incredibly inspiring!

Inez and Bob Part 1

I don't remember life without Inez and Bob. I just always felt like I had two mom's. A black one and a white one, both strong and determined women who taught me life lessons from completely different perspectives. Both faced abundant challenges throughout their lives and together they wove a tapestry of life blending two complete different paths into one forever tied together. With my parents and grandparents all gone, I went to visit Inez and Bob and asked them to share what they remember of my family and took the videos below.

Inez and Bob 2

Inez and Bob 3

Inez and Bob 4

Inez and Bob 5

Il Portale ~ One of the best dinners I had in Italy

My niece Jamie was going to school in Florence and suggested this restaurant. She thought that although I would love the food that I would particulalry enjoy the owner and the way he tells you about the menu. She was right, Claudio went through the menu and described many items. We only wished we had taken notes because everything sounded so good and we couldn't remember everything he said. The food was outstanding and I would definitely go back if I went back to Florence.

A Very Special Private Dinner at Antica Locanda di Sesto in Lucca Italy

Attention Foodie friends! You'll just love this video! How fortunate we were that Marilyn planned a private dinner made by a chef in one of the oldest restaurant's in Lucca. Originally built in 1368 and taken over 4 generations ago by the Barattini family. We enjoyed this multi course over indulgent meal our last night together and it was extraordinary!

Who is the Most Famous Person from Tuscany as told by the owner of Il Profeta

Claudio, the owner Il Profeta tells us a cute and funny story:

Cinque Terre

I heard a lot about walking the 5 cities of Cinque Terre but hearing about it and walking it are as different as can be. It took us 6 hours and was one of the hardest things I've ever done - but worth it as it was simply beautiful. Cut this down as much as I could, hope it's not too boring

Santa Margherita and Portofino on the Coast of Italy

I can't imagine a living breathing human that would fall in love with this place. I was fortunate that my friend Larry suggested we stay in Santa Margherita and visit Portofino. It's all pretty pricey even in off season but Portofino is twice the price and honestly we think we're in paradise here in Santa Margherita.

Paul McCartney

When my nephews were little & I would take them for our little weekend excursions I would quiz them on music trivia as songs would come on the radio with a lot of focus on the Beatles. After asking if they could guess who was singing, name of the song etc..I would share whatever stories behind the music I knew. That's what makes taking them (and Kristin, Gary's wife) to see Paul McCartney even more of an incredibly special evening and what will surely be a lifetime memory!



Had to add one more video from the Paul McCartney show last night. I think were all suckers for a spectacular display of fireworks and this sure was awesome

Mona and the Monkey

Before I left for NYC I gave the girls some toys to distract them as they saw me leave with my suit cases. One toy was a monkey that screached like a chimp. Had to take a video of Mona & the monkey it was too funny! Good thing to because this is the email I got when I landed in NY from my dog sitter Claire - A little ...sad news ...... the monkey is dead. :-( He (she?) was thoroughly disembowled when I arrived, and only Molly looked truly innocent (in fact, she looked totally oblivious!) (Sigh!)

Jon Stewart versus S. Carolina (Hint Jon wins!)

How can you not love Jon Stewart he takes irony, comedy and fact then rolls it all into a consumable ball of hysteria