A Spring Poem
Posted By : Mitch TobolA silly family poem I heard every year growing up. Spring has sprung The grass has riz I wonder where dem boidies is Dem boides are on the wing Isn't that absoid The wing is on the boid
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Shake it up!
Posted By : Mitch TobolDid you feel it? I was in a meeting in Pelham NY when it happened. I thought it was so cool. People 300 miles from the epicenter felt the tremor which happened around 10:20AM yesterday The epicenter was about 4 miles southwest of Gladstone, NJ. According to the U.S. Geological Survey tectonic summary, the earthquake occurred because of “oblique …
FCK
Posted By : Mitch TobolIn the warm embrace of Key West's sunlit grace, Fred, at eighty-two, stands in time's embrace. A decade's journey, with each year a marker, Mile 82, a testament, his harbor. Happy Birthday Fred :-) The photo
Merrily along
Posted By : Mitch TobolI had an unusual teaching experience this past week. Instead of the entire class on the screen, the format was a Zoom webinar. So I taught for two hours seeing only myself without images of the students or even hearing their voices. What I did was open the chat window and encourage the students to ask questions, comment, and respond when I aske …
Cheers
Posted By : Mitch TobolIt's nice to walk into a restaurant and have a rapport with the staff. La Parma on Roslyn Rd, is such a place. A solid southern Italian restaurant where Jerard, the owners son, works and Rollie is the operations guy. It's our go-to spot after the Sparks program, where the ambiance, the genuine connections, and the authentic southern Italian cu …
Are we done with winter?
Posted By : Mitch TobolIs that it? I can't help but wonder if the sparse snowfall we've experienced is all we're getting this season. Climate patterns are shifting, and with them, our expectations of seasonal norms. Only time will tell. I may have to move to Buffalo.
We’re putting the band back together!
Posted By : Mitch TobolThis hasn’t happened in 3 years…my nuclear family is getting together. To facilitate this, flights must be arranged and coordinated, hotel rooms booked, and activities planned. Lest I forget, COVID tests and an abundance of caution taken prior to the weekend. To have everyone in one room is worth the work. I’ll have to make sure my phone is ch …
Full or Empty
Posted By : Mitch TobolIs it better to be an optimist or a realist in life? Is the glass half full or half empty? Being an optimist is like wearing rose-colored glasses finding joy in the bleakest situations, transforming obstacles into stepping stones. On the other side, realists walk with their feet firmly planted on the pragmatic ground, ensuring decisions are wel …
Which one
Posted By : Mitch TobolMy Mom is 93 with dementia living in an assisted living center. My Sister and I visit together on Saturdays. About three months ago I started bringing her a Boston Cream donut. She ate it with such vigor I started bringing two. The first time I brought two she ate both but the second and third time, no-go. I figured she may have gottent tired of …
Made the list
Posted By : Mitch TobolOne of the unique benefits of using Zoom for meetings is that anybody can connect with you from anywhere. This past week I was on Zoom investigating a new piece of software. The sales person I was talking with was located in New Zealand. As she was describing her life and the country, I realized that this would make my bucket list (which is very sh …
Picks for the year
Posted By : Mitch TobolAs tradition dictates, I now enter the world of pontification, prognostication, conjecture, hunches, and outright guessing. Since 2007 my total record is 25 for 51 (I'm batting .490) If you'd like to see the year by year breakdown click here. So here are my predictions for 2024 (drum roll please, I'm going out on a limb with 6) • A signif …
The spirit lives
Posted By : Mitch TobolEven in these times of turmoil - wars, polarization, and negative outbursts the "Christmas" spirit apparently still lives. And I'm happy it does. While in a coffee shop the other day, I started a conversation with a person who was awaiting their double cappa latte with a twist. We both shared pleasantries and a couple of laughs enjoying the good fe …
It's magic
Posted By : Mitch TobolMaking people laugh is a unique joy, a magical connection that feels so good. Whether on stage with a microphone or in everyday conversations, making people laugh is an art and a gift. Laughter is a universal language that dissolves barriers and can create bonds for a lifetime. A very funny comedian, Gabriel Iglesias, has named his tour "Unity …
The right amount
Posted By : Mitch TobolEvery year, I try to buy just the right amount of firewood for the winter. I go to my vendor's websites, see what's available, and at what price. This year prices are down. Maybe it's a result of more trees having been felled and/or less people are buying. I take this into account as well as anticipate the expected severity of the winter. The …
Only one
Posted By : Mitch TobolThere's only one resource you can't buy. Unlike other resources, time stands apart. It's the one commodity we can't purchase, trade, or reclaim. No amount of wealth or influence can add a second to our day. It's what all of us have in common no matter your social standing, where you're from, or how much money you have in the bank. Time is …
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