When I was a child,the summers were possibly the worst time because instead of being able to go outside and do nothing,my mother would force my sister and I to stay inside and do math homework.

That backfired since I got so angry that I purposely failed math-and piano for that matter after 8 years of lessons,I still cant play anything but the beginning of stairway to heaven. Those were the early days of rebellion.

Enough reminiscing from my twilight years...

I took ANOTHER camping trip this past weekend with some lovely friends,one being the talented writer, Lesley Arfin.

Here's a pic of her and our friend Dan.

If you've done your summer reading,you will already know her autobiographical book,Dear Diary. The first time I picked it up,I couldn't put it down until it was finished.

I felt a kinship to say the least (especially finding god in a strawberry).

Not only is her book inspiring, but it opens up the universe for all people to go express themselves and tell their story.

It will be available on paperback very soon. Let's hope they make a film version too!

Equally enticing is her new post as Editor at Large at Missbehave Magazine. 

And if you live here in NYC, jumpstart Fashion Week tonight by dancing to the sounds of the 90's at BOWERY ELECTRIC. Lesley & Gregg K spin records every Thursday-located at Bowery and 2nd Street. 11-4am

And..don't forget to check her blog for bits of Lesley's facetious wisdomisms...http://cafeconlesley.blogspot.com/