In the last two weeks, my daughter made us proud again. A few months back, I shared how Marisa placed an op-ed and State Senator Toby Stavisky called me to advise she is sharing that commentary with her colleagues. Earlier this month, the legislation Marisa wrote in support of passed the State Legislature. I posted to X congrats to my daughter …
About a month ago in between a lovely Bar Mitzvah service for a friend's grandson in Dobbs Ferry and the evening reception in Hastings on the Hudson, Shelly and I visited with our son Jonathan and his lovely wife, Carrie at their apartment in the Greystone section of Yonkers, above five minutes from the reception. Somehow the discussion turned to …
Another special show last week. Not a birthday show as was the case with John Fogerty the week before. The Doobie Brothers - Walk This Road Release Event featured a new album release by this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member band (inducted in 2020). It took place in a relatively small Venue, Irving Plaza. Again accompanied by my daughter Marisa. …
Marisa and I attended a very special 80th birthday party, last Wednesday (May 28, 2025). We very much enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member (with Creedence Clearwater Revival) John Fogerty. John performed on his 80th at The Beacon Theatre, probably the most beautiful venue in which to attend any show. John an …
Music trumped an earlier announcement (a concert review of course) but Corey's Outdoor Office opened for business earlier this month (two weeks ago tomorrow actually). In anticipation, i had procured new navy seat cushions and a new rectangular navy umbrella (Its predecessor got redeployed "downstairs" to the patio table near the grill. I replace …
On of my fave bands during high school was Yes. Saw them at Madison Square Garden and the Nassau Coliseum. I particularly loved the LP Close to the Edge (which includes my fave Yes song, And You And I, which provides the title of today's blog) and the live LP, Yessongs. I missed lead singer Jon Anderson the last two times I saw the band in 2009 a …
As I share in every commentary on the second Sunday of May, I enjoy a special benefit of Sunday blogging: I get to wish all the mom’s a special Happy Mother’s Day. Today, I spend time with mom; my brother Richy visited her yesterday. Our son and his wife hosted his mom and I yesterday between a morning bar mitzvah and evening reception; Jonath …
Saturday in the Park. It’s one of my fave songs by Chicago, a band that in her teens Shelly described herself as a “groupie” and a fan of its original bassist, Peter Cetera. The title aptly describes our afternoon plans yesterday; we decided to head over to Flushing Meadows Corona Park so Shelly could ride her bike. We had tuned it up the previous …
Last month, I shared proud parent moments involving my daughter with whom her mom and I celebrated another achievement the month before. This month her big brother gets the kudos. I posted to X last week that research by Jonathan and Guttmacher Institute colleague Gilda Sedgh got published in the prestigious journal, BMJ Global Health. The article, …
The title might suggest I could be talking about yesterday's nice weather. Indeed, I did go out under the deck to clear out the remaining leaves from the fall; after I sat on my patio chair near my grill and listened to some videos on YouTube of performance of "The Brothers" from their two 55th Anniversary performances last week at Madison Square …
Most people think networking is about meeting folks to do business with or to aid them move up the ladder in their careers. It involves more than that and my own experiences evidences benefits beyond career-building; it often leads to relationships that enable you to help others, not just clients or co-workers (and I can attest to such instances an …
Marisa joined me to take in Peter Frampton's "Let's Do It Again" tour at The Capitol Theatre in Portchester last week. Amazing show, especially when we know Peter contemplated retirement a few tours ago -- it was billed as a Farewell. He sang and played as great as ever. His four-piece backing planned played and sang on the money. I enjoyed his …
Last week we enjoyed two proud parent moments. Both involved my daughter. I posted to X about the first. Marisa authored an op-ed for the American Jewish Committee ("AJC") that appeared in the Albany Times-Union. It was placed there because the target audience serve as members of the New York State Assembly and New York State Senators. The op …
A new milestone appears within reach. Four decades together for Rachelle and this commentator. Actual date is tomorrow. Sometimes it meant taking in a Broadway show; occasionally a concert. Last year we dined out for brunch with our children. This year, the kids plan gathering here at Grand Junction (as Marisa named this abode on FourSquare years a …
Shelly and I shared a nice show last night with Marisa. It's special when you can still share great and meaningful songs by an original artist with your children. Burton Cummings of The Guess Who sang and played the hits and more in a worthy performance at The Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. I had not seen him perform in more than a decade -- su …
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