I have lived in Westchester for more than 35 years. I spent most of that time in the River-towns, mostly in the village of Irvington. I moved to White Plains after my husband passed away and I started looking for a bustling town with lots of engaging activity, while still retaining a community feel. White Plains was the perfect answer for me! I have been pretty much in the midst of the bustle on Martine Avenue while still being able to enjoy the beauty of the suburbs.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
As I mentioned earlier, my husband has passed away. My daughter is married and lives in Philadelphia. She is faculty at U Penn. My son is a cardiologist at Mass General Hospital in Boston. I live in NY, with my doodle pup, called Luchi.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a retired business owner. I used to own a restaurant which was very busy. I loved meeting people and knowing I was offering them an excellent product. Now I am living my retired life, still in the service of community, while writing poetry and studying Vedanta.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Sapori for Italian, Calcutta Wrap & Roll for Indian, PF Chang’s for Chinese and Pizza Cucina for Pizza.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
For over 35 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
One of the most interesting people I have met in this community is the writer, Crescent Dragonwagon who used to live in Hastings-on-Hudson.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would love to go to the village of Montignac in Southwestern France to see the Caves of Lascaux.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I have loved Mira Nair’s “Monsoon Wedding.” My best TV show is a tie between “This is Us” and “Shetland.”
Q: What advice would you give to people?
More than anything else, practice Gratitude. It will help you in all aspects of your life.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Visiting Venice
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
The Beatles
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Calcutta Wrap & Roll
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I would love to lunch with Jhumpa Lahiri at Red Hat on the River in Irvington.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Its diversity and friendliness
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully still here in the Hudson Valley which is the BEST place to live!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
That I love acting!
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Alaska
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
May. My annual visit to India. Thanksgiving Day.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Having my children visit and all of us hanging out at home.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Guru and my children – they are so intent on being better themselves that they provide me the maximum inspiration in this effort!
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Baking, Coffee, Chocolate
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Freedom, comfort and safety
