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Finished another article

This one is going to be a 3 to 4-pager accompanied by lots of photos of Costa Rica. It’s fun reliving the trip as I write. In other news, my niece and I gave my little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel a summer haircut. It took us three sittings but we did it. And Buddy is … Read more

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Today's Writing Assignment

Is for Organic Spa Magazine. Deadline is fast approaching. That plus my other full workload has impeded my blogging lately. But I am soooo not complaining! Tonight I will go to Greenwich Village’s Cornelia Street Cafe to hear Thomas Pryor read from his book. For more info click here.

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Good morning world!

Just finished writing up an author interview and polishing a piece about Obama’s wonderful speech last night. And that was all before 8am. Susan Shapiro interview will appear in July issue of the Resident magazine. Obama inspired humor piece sent off as submission to Our Town/West Side Spirit editor. Hey did everybody see that cool … Read more

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Puerto Rico, You Lovely Island

From June, 2010 Resident magazine I’m going to take you on a trip. It began with a taxi ride to JFK ($53 plus toll and tip). It was eleven a.m. with no traffic so I got there in just thirty-five minutes. Check-in at JetBlue airline went quickly and I obtained my boarding pass with speedy … Read more

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Upcoming Articles

In July and August I’ll have some fun articles to post: A travel piece on Costa Rica at the Marriott Hotels, Safe Plastic Surgery with Rapid Recovery™, April Martin’s new CD, Pennies in a Jar, and Susan Shapiro’s fabulous new novel, Overexposed, which is hysterical and I highly recommend. My article about San Juan, Puerto … Read more

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Feet in NYC, Head Still in Costa Rica

Such a glorious time. I keep thinking that if everybody went ziplining in the morning, white water rafting in the afternoon and then to the spa in the evening daily then there would be no wars, no arguments, everybody would walk around looking blissed out. —Deep thoughts by Dorri.

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All Expense Paid Travel Press Trip

Hi! Sorry I’ve been M.I.A. for the past week. Here’s why! See photo below. Many more pix from my Costa Rica travels can be viewed on . As soon as I unpack and catch my breath you’ll hear details of this fantastic adventure. Currently my travel article about my recent press trip to Puerto Rico … Read more

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Old Photographs

As the long weekend comes to a close I am full of emotion. I went out to Mom’s yesterday to help her get rid of stuff. She’s getting the house ready to sell so she can move back to NYC. Since my Dad died in October, the house feels so strange. I expect him to … Read more

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Travel Writing

I’m happy to report that my next all expenses paid trip is to Costa Rica. Here’s part of my itinerary: This state-of-the-art spa utilizes exotic rainforest ingredients and inspirations to create an all-natural expression of balance and wellness. From the gorgeous treatment rooms to the relaxation lounge overlooking the ocean, we will spend a few … Read more

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Chuck Barris of the Gong Show

I will be interviewing Chuck Barris about his new book, Della. It is a fast read with a compelling story about his daughter Della who died at 36 from a drug overdose. It is a father/daughter story that I found fascinating. Chuck Barris created The Newlywed Game, The Dating Game, The Gong Show. This is … Read more

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