Great Read: The Underground Railroad

May 23, 2017 1 Comment

Colson Whitehead recently won the Pultizer Prize for his novel The Underground Railroad, and after finishing the book I can tell you it was well deserved. It had been some time since I read a book about slavery in the United States. This book immediately made me realize that while I understood all the horrors we… read more

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Great Non-Profit: Abilis

May 16, 2017 1 Comment

Being a local, I often get asked about the many non-profits here in our area. Abilis, a non-profit that has been in Greenwich for more than 65 years, is one of my absolute favorites. Abilis serves those who are disabled – and their clients have a range of disabilities from autism to down syndrome. The most amazing… read more

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Awesome Artist: Natsumi Hayashi

May 8, 2017 Leave a Comment

If you need a little pep in your step this Monday morning, Natsumi Hayashi’s photos are sure to help you feel lifted. With a camera, tripod, and the 10 second timer she captures herself in incredible positions. It’s hard to believe she almost never has any help, and doesn’t use Photoshop or rigging systems of… read more

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Great Business: Glimpse Guides

May 4, 2017 1 Comment

Over here at The Sent we are starting to really understand the value of travel. Getting away allows you to learn, gain perspective on your day-to-day, and to relax. When your kids are young, sometimes you limit travel because it feels safest to hunker down at home, or choose vacation locations that are easy to… read more

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Skincare: Dr. Dennis Gross

April 25, 2017 2 Comments

In my quest to find a better skincare regime I have asked many friends about the products they use. One friend recently reminded me about the Dr. Dennis Gross product line. I had forgotten that I used his Alpha Beta Peel Cloths back when I lived in NYC. I was sleep deprived and dehydrated regularly (Hello too… read more

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Spring Inspiration 2017

April 13, 2017 2 Comments

 

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Great Read: An Abbreviated Life

April 11, 2017 Leave a Comment

I was recently talking to a friend about the challenges of parenthood – how very hard it is to find that balance between boundaries and indulgence. We concluded that the perfect equation was equal parts rules, structure, love, and acceptance. If we keep the leash too tight, requiring our children to strive towards perfectionism under… read more

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A Spring Announcement!

April 4, 2017 5 Comments

From time to time I press pause. On both the things I like doing, and the things I find to be draining and unenjoyable. I use this practice to help me make sure I am committing time to things that spark joy, and getting rid of the proverbial “weeds” from my life garden. After a 3… read more

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Awesome Art: Ann Carrington

March 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

In the absence of spring flowers (we are presently buried under a foot of snow in the Northeast) these beautiful floral pieces by the artist Ann Carrington are a nice alternative. I’d love to see one of them nestled on a  book shelf in my library or even on a coffee table in our family… read more

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Great Read: We Were the Lucky Ones

March 10, 2017 1 Comment

Brace yourself. I am about to introduce you to the next big thing in literature, Georgia Hunter. Her first novel, We Were the Lucky Ones, is already receiving fantastic reviews. And having read an advanced proof I can tell you first hand that is is exquisitely written and heartbreakingly good. It took Georgia almost a… read more

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