Laurie Sandell

A night of music in the Hollywood Hills

C. and I went to a great little dinner party last night, at the home of a talented director/musician. The place was filled with instruments, and apparently, they throw this party every few months, featuring a somewhat spontaneous performance by various guests. At the party I ran into Alexandra, a photographer I met a few [...]

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More parties, and a trip down memory lane

Last night the fabulous Sally Cohen threw a little party for Blake Nelson before he heads back to LA, and strangely enough, she is living in Larchmont, where I grew up! As soon as I got off the highway I knew where to go. It was strange to drive through town and see that my [...]

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Black Sheep, Meet Black Sheep

I felt a kinship with this little guy I just can’t explain. This touching moment transpired at the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival, which I attended this weekend with my friend Rob and his daughter Eve. I am such a city girl: “It feels just like petting a wool sweater!” I exclaimed after touching a [...]

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Celebrating The Impostor’s Daughter in Portland

Last night, the lovely Laura Krum and her husband Jeff hosted a huge party for me at their home in southwest Portland. Laura is my Wordstock “minder,” meaning she is the person making sure I get to my events on time and helping me out with anything Wordstock-related. Normally, these people are assigned to you, [...]

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