Me, Myself, and Oy!
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Review by Tony Spota -writer for Great South Bay Magazine Note to folks who love to read. Ms. Bloomberg's book has a series of short essays, going into her early years in Atlantic City, her successful careeer as a Radio City Rockette, her family life on Long Island, her career as a dance instructor, and owner of a dance studio and a number of Fire Island adventures. It is a bitter/sweet collection of experiences that make up our lives. This passionate outpouring can be opened on any page for Sandi's valuable insights on love and loss, hilarity and heartbreak, friendship and family. It's an ideal companion for that workout on the bike, that morning cup of coffee, that beer on the deck.
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About the Book
Me, Myself, and Oy! Is a collection of poetry and prose reflecting the author’s life as a Radio City Rockette, actress, singer, English teacher, wife, mother of three sons, grandmother, daughter of ailing parents, owner of a dance studio, director, choreographer, writer of children’s books, and the struggle to balance all in her quest for love and acceptance. Ms. Bloomberg writes from her heart, with honesty and humor, even in the darkest moments of her life.
Loneliness I know your name
How often I have played your game
I wear a smile to hide a tear
And no one ever knows you’re here.
About the Author
Sandi Bloomberg is a prolifi c poet, essayist, and author of short stories and children’s books. Her work has been published in many magazines and literary journals. Her monthly column, Sandi By The Sea, appears in Great South Bay Magazine. A former Radio City Rockette, Bloomberg is now getting her “kicks” from writing. In fact, many of her short stories and essays refl ect her memories from the Music Hall. After retiring from professional dance, Sandi received a BA in English and Theater Arts from Adelphi University and taught English at the prestigious High School of Art & Design in NYC. She later owned the North Shore Studio of Dance, in Huntington, Long Island, where she taught all the disciplines of Dance and directed two dance companies, The North Dance Theatre and The Red Hot Mamas. She lives on Long Island with her husband Jerry, her most ardent fan. Ms. Bloomberg has published seven children’s books, which she reads in libraries, schools, and book stores. They are all available on Amazon.com and on her web site Sandibloomberg.com.