Author Archives: Deborah

HBO’s In Treatment – Mesmerizing Intimacy as Addictive TV

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Deborah

My new TV addiction for the Fall 2010 season is HBO’s In Treatment, starring Irish-born actor Gabriel Byrne as therapist Dr. Paul Weston. Darkly attractive in middle age, accomplished thespian Byrne is a brooding marvel of bemused intimacy and soft-edged … Continue reading →

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Tiffany & Co. Silver Cross by Elsa Peretti

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Deborah

Something about this Tiffany & Co. cross… the rounded art-form edges, the gilt-white purity of sterling silver, the contrast between textured chain and smooth cross… makes this design quite appealing. “Peretti’s inimitable interpretation of the iconic form. Pendant in sterling … Continue reading →

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“Freedom” by Jonathan Franzen: Great American Novel?

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Deborah

Dubbed “a masterpiece of American fiction” by the venerable and much-feared New York Times Book Review section, “Freedom” by Jonathan Franzen was a smash best-seller and critically-acclaimed success even before it was published 40-some days ago. The Wall Street Journal … Continue reading →

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Portland’s Splendorous Rose Gardens

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Deborah

We’re headed out soon for a week’s vacation in Portland, Oregon, staying with our daughter and son-in-law in their lovely, restored 80-year-old home. One site I can hardly wait to visit again is the famed Portland Rose Garden, which includes … Continue reading →

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Breezy, Gauzy Jewel-Tone Scarves

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Deborah

Nothing brightens up drab like pretty jewel-tones. Toss one of these breezy, gauzy scarves over black or navy top, or tuck into a fall jacket, and see how it makes you smile!

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HDTV Brain Freeze and Boundaries

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Deborah

Our long awaited, much anticipated 46″ HDTV was delivered last week… and wow, it’s big. Very big. Brain-freeze big. Or exuberantly, fabulously, gloriously big. Depends on who you ask. Ron is unexpectedly mesmerized by sports on HDTV. Until the Arrival, … Continue reading →

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