Tag Archives: Books

Catch It: Wear Sunscreen: A Primer for Real Life

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

Every time I pick up Wear Sunscreen: A Primer for Real Life by Mary Schmich, I have a smile on my face. Ms. Schmich’s lovely book is a treasure trove of wisdom and fun anecdotes for living in a hectic … Continue reading →

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Catch It: The Grapes of Wrath

Posted on August 31, 2017 by

I remember reading The Grapes of Wrath in college. This week I started it again. John Steinbeck’s lyrical novel of the motion of the winds, the rain and the unsettling of the sun brought me close to Harvey…with the devastation … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Crêpes & Délices

Posted on August 11, 2015 by

“Happiness is just one Crêpe away”… the poetic words from Crêpes & Délices, located at 124 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023. After a noontime five-mile walk on Riverside Drive, I strolled upon Crêpes & Délices on the Upper … Continue reading →

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ABC Kitchen

Posted on April 1, 2015 by

And so I swept in from the cold one snowy afternoon and decided to have something sweet. ABC Kitchen is located at 35 East 18th Street in the Union Square neighborhood of university students and universal smiles. I certainly felt … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Gotham Scoop 2015

Posted on January 7, 2015 by

“Love must be learned, and learned again and again, there is no end to it,” words by Katherine Ann Porter. With love I created Catch It from my voyages throughout the city, where I would sit in charming restaurants and … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread

Posted on September 16, 2014 by

Last Wednesday, I had a late lunch with my friend Sandro. It was a sunny day in Bryant Park where we chatted about: his travels in Italy, his return to Manhattan, and my food stories in New York City. “I … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Turbulence by Annette Herfkens

Posted on June 24, 2014 by

Three days ago, I read Turbulence: A Survival Story by Annette Herfkens. Ms. Herfken’s book feels like an imaginary adventure, and yet it is factual and fascinating. The author, who survived an airplane crash in the Vietnamese jungle for eight … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Love Notes

Posted on April 17, 2014 by

As the sunshine shone brilliantly on April 13th in Central Park, I strolled along the tennis courts near West 94th Street, and later to the Turkey Oak tree and the Reservoir. I found a nice spot to lay my red … Continue reading →

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Catch It: The Bar Downstairs

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

On Saturday, November 9,2013, I invited my friends to come to celebrate my debut novel: Journey Back When at The Bar Downstairs (485 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10018). We had a smashing time; lounging in the spacious, luxurious, and … Continue reading →

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Catch It: Journey Back When: A Novel

Posted on October 21, 2013 by

Once an entrepreneur and now a storyteller—my novel: Journey Back When is part of a new beginning. It is a joyous journey, indeed! Catch It at http://wdmoore.co  

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