Tonight You Belong To Me

Jared's friend made this sweet video with his daughter when she was scared of the fireworks outside. I've been watching it over and over in between prepping for interviews. What a sweet dad! And what an adorable little girl! And how do I teach my child to harmonize?!

Links For Your Weekend

This is me this morning, laying in the back of a BMW SUV with a sofa behind me, cushions and art work on top of me and my feet wedged between the door and the seat. All before 10 a.m. folks. Gotta love buying things off of Craigslist!

A few links to kick off your weekend. Take a read, then go soak up this crisp fall air!

Tips for running a marathon. (I'm almost done qualifying for the NYC 2014 marathon!)

This is happening.

Take 40 percent off at Loft today!

A Dairy Queen rockstar.

Is fall cleaning the new spring cleaning?

Best Subway Performance

Subway music can be...well...less than stellar. But these guys blew me and everyone else away when they busted out in Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball." I wanted to miss my train and stick around to hear more! Keep an eye out for them on the platform at Bedford Avenue.

Smorgasburg

Jared and I made our way to Smorgasburg in Brooklyn over the weekend. It's essentially a giant food festival and I'll tell you what, New Yorkers know their food. After we stuffed ourselves with grilled cheese, barbecue sandwiches and ice cream, we sprawled out on the grass and stared at the Manhattan skyline. Go. Do. And grab a mint ice cream sandwich on your way out for good luck.





^^^ Jman took the responsibility of choosing food very seriously. We had to take one lap to soak in all of the choices. Then discuss. Then buy food and eat it quickly so we can make another round for more. His message to you: Skip the pigs in a blanket. ^^^

10 Links For Your Weekend

Is it Friday already? Wowza, this week flew by! I'm thinking of all the rain hitting my home in Colorado the last few days. It's totally bizarre. I grew up in a perpetual drought so the idea that Colorado has already gotten a bulk of its annual rainfall in the last week alone is completely wild. My prayers with to those being affected by the storms, but knowing the people of Colorado, they'll be up and at 'em in no time.

And now, 10 links for your weekend...

I love this piece by Delia Ephron.

A look at the first person to die on 9/11.

10 unhealthy foods that masquerade as healthy. 

This video cracked Jared and I up.

J.T. and Jimmy Fallon give us the 'Evolution of End Zone Dancing.'

Are you thinking about picking up one of the new iPhones?

These protein truffles look delicious.

Anne Hathaway is selling some real estate: Her closet. 

Marriage advice from a divorced man is drawing national attention. And his advice is golden.

Make plaid stylish in your home this fall.

(Photo: Pinterest)

The Sphere At The World Trade Center

Another little NYC tip, fitting for this day...

Sitting in the outdoor plaza in between the twin towers was a bronze, 25-foot statue known as the Sphere. The German statue symbolized world peace through world trade and rotated as it sat in the center of a ring of fountains that became a popular lunch spot for trade center workers.

Then the world changed and buildings came crashing down on this symbolic piece. But like this country of ours, it prevailed. Quite damaged, but still standing.



Next time you're in Manhattan and visiting the World Trade Center site, walk a few blocks south to Battery Park. There, you'll find the Sphere sitting in sight of its old home.

Next to the statue, a plaque reads:

""For three decades, this sculpture stood in the plaza of the World Trade Center. Entitled "The Sphere", it was conceived by artist Fritz Koenig as a symbol of world peace. It was damaged during the tragic events of 11 September 2001, but endures as an icon of hope and the indestructible spirit of this country. The Sphere was placed here on 11 March 2002 as a temporary memorial to all who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center."

(Photos: Google Image)

The Rooftop at the Met

A little tip for those visiting New York City: The view from the rooftop at The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a must. Fifth floor. Make sure you have a camera on you and plenty of time to gaze a the tree tops and marvel at the surrounding buildings.

Another little tip: The $25 admission fee is a suggested donation. What you actually pay is up to y-o-u.

10 Links For Your Weekend

Happy weekend! You guys, I think fall is hitting Manhattan at this very moment. There's a coolness in the air and I spotted leaves on the ground during my run this morning. To be honest, I'm still mourning the end of summer. If you're mourning with me, here are some links to pick you up!

Bethenny Frankel's talk show is kicking early next week. Are you interested in watching?

Tips to avoid digital distractions.

Change up your bedroom with these five tips.

Day dream with me. 

I had to get to the bottom of the Shake Shack crinkle-cut fry debacle.

Take 30 percent off Madewell sale items today!

I love this DIY for soda cans.

These teachers made a One Direction music video. Lucky students!

This easy pasta dish looks delicious.

I've watched this video a dozen times this week.

BONUS LINK: Don't you love that pillow cover above? Get yours here.

Best Bagels in New York City

One of my favorite things to do on Saturday mornings is roll out of bed, slap on a hat and head up to Absolute Bagels in Morningside Heights. Not only does this place have the fluffiest bagels around, but the fridge is stocked with Toffuti cream cheeses galore for the lactose intolerant (ahem...). If you come to NYC, you must get a bagel by doing the following:

• Stroll up Broadway


• Grab cash at the ATM


• Stand in line at Absolute Bagel (it moves fast...kind of...)


• Enjoy the fabulous people watching


• Get your bagel and a Diet Coke


• Walk across the street to Strauss Park


• Dig in

^^^Here's the thing...Absolute Bagels might have had to close down for a few days earlier this year because of a failed grade from the sanitation people...So you blow that A a kiss when you walk by because by golly, Absolute Bagels, you pulled it together and earned that A!^^^

TV Fast

I haven't been that much of a TV watcher in the past, but recently, I've noticed that thanks to Hulu and Netflix, I spend a lot more time breezing through not only episodes, but SEASONS of television shows. Thanks to the click of a mouse, I have endless TV shows at my disposal and I'm afraid I haven't been very disciplined with how I spend my time.

Which is why....

I am on a no TV fast for the week. Between graduate school and this stack of books that I've been inching through, I truly shouldn't be watching any TV, so I'm pulling the plug.

Can I do it??