By Bill Primavera As I write this piece, I am simultaneously preparing for the groundbreaking of a Lowe’s in my hometown of Yorktown Heights. As the PR guy for the developer, I couldn’t be happier because having lived in Yorktown
Read MoreIn the rarefied air of high-end auctions, the elite come together – in person or electronically – to bid against one another for sought-after rare collectibles. It is the thrill of one-upmanship that drives wealthy investors to bid against each
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera – Some years ago, I wrote about the demise in interest of the raised ranch, which held sway from the early 1960s to the 1980s as a ubiquitous house design that spread like wildfire across the country. Since
Read MoreSnob: “One who has an offensive air of superiority in matters of knowledge or taste.” Modest: “Humble, unassuming, unpretentious.” These terms have been applied to the wine world for many centuries, and have become even more in vogue since the
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera Now that I live in a large condo building that affords only one garage space, which my wife enjoys, my car is out of luck for shelter. For many years, I pulled in and out of my
Read MoreThe cycle of winemaking is as much in the hands of Mother Nature as in those of winegrowers. The timing of the harvesting of grapes ultimately can make the difference between a spectacular, unique wine and a bland, pedestrian wine;
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera – Autumn in the garden and yard can be the most gratifying time of year as deciduous trees and perennials start to yawn, preparing for a long winter’s sleep. They can be accompanied by that sweet smell that
Read MoreMy wife and I enjoy many cuisines. And of course, we enjoy pairing our favorite foods with complementary wines. Regardless of the venue, we invariably dedicate a fair amount of time to selecting that perfect bottle of wine that will
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera “Sorry, but nobody’s interested in antiques anymore,” the antiques dealer told me as he declined my request to buy back some of the many items I had purchased from him over a 25-year period. What? Aren’t there
Read MoreBy Bill Primavera There is currently a bestseller on the market called “Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World.” I am reminded that I wrote a piece some time ago on the same subject.
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