Weddings Galore! Congratulations to the Newlyweds on July 24, 2011

It's a day we can all celebrate as New York State officially begins to marry same-sex couples.
Best wishes to everyone, especially Patricia Cronin and Deborah Kass.

America's Birthday: July 4th

In August 2001, my husband became a citizen of the United States.  The ceremony took place in White Plains.  Jeanine Pirro, then Westchester's District Attorney,  presided over the swearing in.  The moment was magical.  There truly is a transformative feeling when someone chooses to become American citizen. It's a choice. It's a commitment. It's a relationship - to be part of  a people, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and [we hope] justice for all.

Here is a preview of Alexandra Pelosi's HBO documentary Cititzen USA.   This is an opportunity to think about what we take for granted about our American life:

Find your 11 women - an appeal from First Lady Michele Obama

First Lady Michele Obama gave the keynote address to the class of 2011 at Spelman College.  Her words were directed to the students, faculty and guests gathered for this special occasion, but her message transcends this particular setting. We can all learn from her call for service and we can all be inspired.
Here is her speech.  May you find your 11 women:

Election Day 2010

What are you doing November 2?
Voting, I hope so. And then what?
Well, if you are not planning to go to Christie’s exhibition of Impressionist and Modern Art (on auction November 3^{rd) - then drop whatever you had in mind and run to see this fabulous show.
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You may not be able to afford the asking prices, but the exhibition is absolutely free - on through November 3rd until 12 noon. Sale at 6:30 pm.