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Tag: new normal

  • The Runway in Paris

    News from the runway in Paris.  The catwalk returned to the city for this season. 

  • At PFW,, Less

    France 24 News reports on the New Normal affecting Paris Fashion Week.  Less people attending Fashion Shows because of social distancing rules. 

  • IFA 20

    Tech is Back  “Tech is Back” the message to IFA 2020 tech attendees for a year in upheaval. As with everything in our present reality, Covid-19 hangs over events big and small. When the Messe Berlin team announced in May the plan to go ahead with the fair, I had of surprised reaction. This years…

  • Tech August

    As the world stays home these days, being connected is important.  What do I think of these Jabra headphones? Hint: they have become my work horse devices.  This Jabra headset delivers.   Stay Tuned for the review on this device and more. 

  • Fabulous Denial Syndrome

    Being Fabulous! Aspirational living! This is the lifestyle Vogue and other Conde Nast publications put in our faces. That $1500 bag matched with a $900 linen top.  Advice; Pay the rent before heading to Bloomingdales.  Once again the magazines find themselves in the headlines, but for the wrong reason,,AGAIN!  Six years ago Conde Nast debased…

  • No Need for Lux!

    Every season, two times a year, I hit the luxury stores. Sale Season! Those words are music to my eyes, hard on the wallet. Always updating the wardrobe on a budget.  This year, like everything, things are a bit strange. Only a few customers allowed in the stores with fewer sales people.  I noticed the…

  • 2020 PART 2

    Black and Paper prepares for the second half of 2020. How do we do it? Taking CUES! 

  • A Digital Gym Partner

    A Digital Gym Partner

    Like everyone, I am making the most of working out, running in the park everyday, sprinting on stairs. But my gym recently opened with new protocols, less equipment, new routine. Change is good, but I wanted to turbo charge my workout. Garmin watches have a reputation of durability with a fitness following.  My first impressions:…

  • Back in the Gym

    Back in the Gym

    Friday, June19th. After 90 days of not going to the gym, I finished my first week working out indoors in the New Normal. March 12thwas my last training session before the lockdown. Thankfully in Berlin there was not a complete closure. I managed to run everyday in the streets and the local parks.  Weigh In …

  • New Normal Workout

    I returned to the gym after 90 days. New Rules in the New Normal. How do you follow them and stay on a program?  Stay Tuned