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A bittersweet send-off
My fi ve grandchildren
went off to sleepaway
camp with smiles
on four faces. But tears fi lled
Hudson’s eyes, as he left for
camp for the fi rst time!
Seeing the kids off brought back
memories of my childhood camping
days. I remembered how tears
dripped down my cheek as I left
my parents for the fi rst time. But
I also remember how excited I
would be as I ran to the bus stop
years later as a teenage camper. I
also have fond memories of working
as a “group leader,” in which I
was still a kid, but became a leader
to others! Such sweet simple days!
When I got married, while
still in college, my husband
asked me, “Do you want to go
to camp or do you want go on a
honeymoon?”
It wasn’t such a silly question. I
grew up in camp, having attended
every summer since I was 6.
During my time there, I transformed
from a feisty camper,
to a junior counselor
and then a senior
counselor before
becoming a group
leader and then a
married lady.
I loved camp
life and I pray my
grandchildren
will fi nd as much
joy in their days
there.
Tears fi lled my eyes as I looked
at the photo of my fi ve grandchildren
with their parents gathered
together supporting each
other with shoulders touching
and arms embracing each other.
I know they will always watch
over each other — both the
adults and their children. And
I know they will be safe! What
more can a mother wish for!
BONNIE’S NUTS!
Bonnie Greenfi eld is the creative
force behind a delicious
snack food named for herself
and it makes me laugh every
time I say it: Bonnie’s Nuts!
Bonnie comes from a family
of entrepreneurs. Her husband
Tod Greenfi eld is carrying on
his dad’s tradition of greatness
at Martin Greenfi eld Clothiers,
which is known for dressing
presidents, celebrities, grooms
and businessmen.
When Martin Greenfield
recalled his visit to fi t President
Obama, he said, “Th e president
wanted me to copy a suit he had.
I said no, I never copy anyone!”
Th is comment reminds me
of Bonnie, his daughter-in-law.
She is an original and has created
something special and
unique. Her bags of crunchy
nuts and gift baskets are
a delight to the senses,
looking good and
tasting great!
For orders
of one bag or
baskets visit
bonniesnuts.com.
I know the kids will support each other at sleepaway camp.
Florence Fabricant and Dan Rattiner
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Th e sun was slowly setting as
I made my way to Easthampton
Resort & Marina, located on the
harbor for Dan’s Papers’ Chefs of
the Hamptons event, which benefi
ted and celebrated Easthampton’s
Guild Hall’s 90th anniversary!
Th e event featured an extraordinary
10-course feast prepared by
10 talented chefs, with each course
accompanied by a carefully selected
wine. I sampled each course, making
sure I tried everything because
each dish was a temptation not to
be missed!
For me, adding to the night’s celebration
was meeting renowned and
respected New York Times Writer
Florence Fabricant, a beloved
member of the Guild Hall board.
Dan Rattiner was there with his
wife Chris Wasserstein and greeted
Florence. I watched in awe as
the icons of the East End chatted
together.
In addition to the beautiful food
and wine, the stunning setting on the
harbor made it a night to remember!
As an added bonus, my children
Elizabeth — who now leads our
events division — and my son and
partner Josh — Schneps Media’s
CEO — helped create the night. I
was one proud mom!
Bonnie Greenfifi eld and her “Bonnie’s Nuts!” chatting at the benefifi t.
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