This blog might be a little short this week—I lost one of my favorite cousins a few days ago of pancreatic cancer. He was one of my most loyal and avid blog readers, a true cheerleader to me and everyone he encountered. He was an exceptional human being who gave to others no matter where he was—he will be sorely missed by us all, including the Community Center where he delivered food every week to the hungry and to the Democratic Party in Sarasota County, where as a lawyer, he made sure that no one was cheated out of their vote. See you on the other side, dear Anthony Kahn…
three things we love
Author Noah Gordon
Author Noah Gordon 1926-2021
Book One of the Medical History Trilogy
I hardly ever read the obituaries. Don’t know really what drew me to that section one day this week but I happened upon one of my all time favorite writers: Noah Gordon. He was an American born in Worcester, Massachusetts, but for some reason, much more popular in Europe than here. He wrote many books including a fictionalized trilogy about the history of medicine, beginning in Europe in the 11th Century through modern times. These books (The Physician, Shaman, Matters of Choice) are fascinating, gripping (you literally can't put them down) and so informative about the roots of medicine and how medical education, practices and ethics developed around the world. The historical fiction makes the story easily palatable as you follow the young Robert Cole and the subsequent generations of the Cole Family across Europe and the Middle East on their quest to be the best physicians they could be. I highly recommend Noah Gordon!
.David Byrne
David Byrne
Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman (AKA “DaBu”) founded Choir Choir Choir in 2011 in Toronto, Canada as a drop in singing event. It spread around the world. Hope you enjoy this moment of GroupSing at the Public Theatre, (singing David Bowie's Heroes in New York City), led by David Byrne, as much as I did... Even more special since I found it by chance on an old facebook entry of my late sister, Judy Smilow.
Billy Crystal on Jimmy Kimmel
Billy Crystal was on Jimmy Kimmel the other night. I only caught it on youtube but this guy has to be one of the all time best comedians ever--and we all can use as much laughter as possible these days. Here goes a great interview and definitely some good chuckles.
Charity of the Week
Top 6 Charities That Help Children at Christmas Time
Gifts for the Holidays
Cheese/Cutting Boards
My big seller this holiday season…
I’ve decided to embrace the gray…
About The Author
New York City based contemporary artist, Pam Smilow created the creative lifestyle blog “things we love” in an effort to foster a sense of community during times of isolation and reflection. To read more about her and her art, visit her website and check out the essay written by the Hammond Museum's Frank Matheis entitled The Sophisticated Innocence of Pam Smilow.. And by the way, let me know in the comment section what you think of the new haircut...