My husband asks . . . where does the tradition of blowing out candles on a birthday cake come from?

In reality, as the birthday "blower" proceeds to extinguish the flames, he or she is simultaneously spreading germs all over the cake -- which tradition then dictates is cut and shared with the other celebrants. The rest of us then proceed to ingest this germ laden sugar coated petri dish (a/k... More >>

In 10 words (or a little more):

1. Tropical
2. Roosters
3. Art
4. Con leches (ok – that’s two words but means one very important thing)
5. Sunsets
6. Biking
7. Key Lime Pie (again, more than one word, but means one thing)
8. K.W. Airport (practically one big room)
9. Separate from the mainland U.S.A.
10. One Human Family (KW Philosophy)

Happy New Year Gotham!

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There is something else that comes with the New Year other than champagne and hangovers. Less money in your paycheck. Social security contributions start up again. What makes social security a little better though than income taxes is that at least there is a hope that you will someday get some of it back.

There was an interesting article by the chief economist of Business Week posing the q... More >>

Prior success not withstanding, I will forge ahead and make even more unbelievable predictions for '09. However, before astounding you with my clairvoyance, let's recap.

In 2007 I was 1 for 7. (my rookie year:)
For 2008 I was a perfect 1 for 1 (gutsy picking one but it was spot on)
Let's see what 2009 will bring...here they are.

1. The economy will turn around in the 2nd and/or 3rd quarter... More >>

It is Mother Nature's way that in Gotham (NYC) as the world turns the sun also rises and sets resulting in 4 seasons.

Do you remember the ""Howdy Doody Show" (puppets, Buffalo Bob Smith, early 50s TV) and "Princess Summerfallwinterspring"?

Well I rate the seasons as follows: 1) Spring 2) Summer 3) Fall and 4) Winter.

Winter sucks, so much so that I think my name should be Prince "Spr... More >>

Last week, on Christmas Day, a car lost control and crashed through the plate glass storefront window of a Chabbad House where Jewish families and children were attending a Hanukkah festival. Many, including children, were injured.
My first thought upon hearing this news was that on Christmas Day, when most businesses are closed, how could an out-of-control car find the one place on the s... More >>