Galas and Famous People, Oh My

Bacterial infections and their residual effects not withstanding, I am going to The National Portrait Gallery’s A Portrait of A Nation Gala in Washington DC. I have been designated a “plus one” for the event. This year’s honoree: José Andrés, Clive Davis, Ava DuVernay, Marian Wright Edelman, Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Serena Williams and Venus …

Hi there, I’m lost

Today is my 40th birthday.  I am not a very happy person.  I woke up in a modern (crap) hotel room in New Jersey instead of some ancient palazzo in Venice Italy. I was supposed to be in Venice. Venice was promised to me twice now and each time it’s magically removed from the equation. …