“What is beautiful is a joy for all seasons.” Oscar Wilde
Wishing you joy from season to season and peace in the new year.
Stay tuned for some exciting new blogs coming soon! You never know what Ronni Diamondstein is up to!
A Dog To Love–Maggie Mae
November is a month for gratitude and my owner Ronni Diamondstein was asked to write about how grateful she is to have me in her life. I am more than grateful to her. I love her unconditionally.
Here is a link to the article published in Inside Chappaqua magazine. A Dog to Love–Maggie Mae
Maggie Mae at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival Mural by Sophie Mendelson in Chappaqua
“I never thought I could love an animal as much as I love my Maggie Mae. She is, without a doubt, my best friend and my biggest fan. She will follow me anywhere, is totally devoted to me–even when I scold her. Maggie Mae loves me unconditionally. She’s a black and white Parti-Toy Poodle and the joy of my life.”
Tagged with: Chappaqua, chappaqua children's book festival, Companionship, Dogs, Gratitude, Inside Chappaqua magazine, joy, Love, Maggie Mae, Maggie Mae Pup Reporter, Pet ownership, Pets, Ronni Diamondstein, Writing
Posted in A Day in the Life of Maggie Mae, Maggie Mae’s Scoop, Ronni Diamondstein: Writer and Editor
Posted in A Day in the Life of Maggie Mae, Maggie Mae’s Scoop, Ronni Diamondstein: Writer and Editor
Who Doesn’t Love a Little Vacation?
One of my favorite things to do is dog and people watch on the porch of The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It’s a pet-friendly inn in the Berkshire Mountains. It is so relaxing. I always meet the nicest people.
I am always well-behaved.
You never know what you will see. These dogs barked at me but I just ignored them.
Taking a walk on Main Street, Stockbridge, MA.
Tagged with: Dogs, Pet Friendly Lodging, Pets, Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge Mass., Summer, travel with pets, vacation
Posted in A Day in the Life of Maggie Mae, One Day in the Life of Maggie Mae
Posted in A Day in the Life of Maggie Mae, One Day in the Life of Maggie Mae
Faith in the Future
by Ronni Diamondstein
Photo credit: Liza Margulies
I truly have faith in the future. I have been retired from teaching for 4 years now. I have kept my finger on the pulse of what young people are thinking by helping high school seniors polish and edit their college application and supplemental essays. All I can say is, “Wow.” Everyone has a unique story. The young people I have worked with are wise and thoughtful, and most importantly care about the world they live in and want to make it a better place. Their voices are strong and clear. It has been an honor and a pleasure to be their coach. Makes me very hopeful in this new year!
Tagged with: College applications, college essays, editing., essay coach, high school senior, Ronni Diamondstein, teenagers, Writing
Posted in Ronni Diamondstein: Writer and Editor
Posted in Ronni Diamondstein: Writer and Editor
“What Happened” at the Chappaqua Library
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Library Staff with Hillary Rodham Clinton Photo courtesy Chappaqua Library
Posting by Ronni Diamondstein
Exciting to host a book signing by Chappaqua resident, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Chappaqua Library on Saturday, September 24.
A huge crowd of all ages was there to get a signed copy of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s book, “What Happened” and her children’s picture book version of “It Takes a Village,” illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Marla Frazee. Secretary Clinton took the time to chat with everyone who came through the line.
And President William J. Clinton made a surprise visit and spent time talking to hundreds of folks waiting on line.
Kudos to the amazing Chappaqua Library staff and volunteers who worked hard so the event ran smoothly.
At the Red Lion Inn
Always fun to go to The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge. I have my eye on what is going on. Story to follow…
Sworn in
By Ronni Diamondstein
On July 5th, 2017 I was officially sworn in as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Chappaqua Library. I am humbled by this opportunity to serve my community.
Thank you to Library Director, Pamela Thornton, Secretary to the Director, Gerri Carpino and my dear friends Oscar Flores, Liz Haymsom and Christina Madden for witnessing.
Top: Gerri Carpino, Ronni Diamondstein, Pamela Thornton Photo credit: Oscar Flores
Bottom: Liz Haymsom, Ronni Diamondstein, Oscar Flores, Christina Madden Photo: Gerri Carpino
Stay Tuned…
My owner Ronni Diamondstein was elected to the Chappaqua Library Board of Trustees this spring and starts her term this month. She will be sharing her experiences here as a guest blogger. Stay tuned!
I love Memorial Day
I have been going to the Memorial Day since I was a puppy. You can’t see me in this photo but I am walking with my owner. In a minute she picks me up because the crowd is crushing us. I was happy to see Secretary Clinton marching and really happy that she said hello to us. She met me when I was a puppy and liked me so much she got a black and white toy poodle, Tallie just like me. A few minutes later the crowd pushed us into President Clinton who stopped to pet me. We are always happy to see each other!
Here we are a few years ago at the town Memorial Day parade.
And here I am with Secretary Clinton a few years ago too!
The exciting life of a Pup Reporter in Chappaqua!
I’m in a Photo Exhibit!
Ronni Diamondstein is excited to see her photo of Maggie Mae in the exhibition.
“That’s my girl!” Photo by Kelly Leonard
A man of the people and pets, Rob Astorino takes a moment for a photo op with one of Chappaqua’s famous residents, Maggie Mae Pup Reporter at the Town of New Castle’s annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony in May 2014. Mr. Astorino is the Westchester County Executive and was then a New York State gubernatorial candidate. Maggie Mae Pup Reporter is a canine columnist and blogger who has been published in WAG Magazine and Inside Chappaqua magazine.
So proud to have this photo selected for ArtsWestchester’s photo exhibition Through the Decades
At the Arts Westchester Gallery in White Plains, New York through November 21. Please come see this photo and all the others in this great exhibition. #AWat50
Writing my first Pet Peeve!
Thanks to Raphael Miranda and WNBC Sunday Today in New York, August 24 2013
Which one to choose? Read all about my favorite toys.
My friend Riley, the Staffordshire Terrier with his “brother” Mason
Love playing in the snow!
Maggie Mae on WNBC
Need to know who is coming down the road.
They name snowstorms now. Who knew!
