[Fredslist] OUR hour ...

[Shelley Simpson, Esq]

Once upon a Happy Hour, Gotham revelers got together to usher in the weekend … a welcome Zoom to offset the gloom of some mysterious virus that had appeared.

Most of us thought this was a short-lived situation that would last for a month or so. And here we are about 70 Fridays later. This chronicler could go back and make an accurate count but what’s a week or two in the scope of our very full calendar.

This past week we celebrated the lefthanded members on National Lefthander’s Day and offered some lefthanded compliments to others. There were sets ups and putdowns. Funny jokes, silly stories, insights and outrages.

Some stopped in for a hot minute just as we covered some hot topics and got the lowdown on former hotspots. Making the most of innuendo or ”in your face,” our time together was fast paced and thoroughly entertaining.

Despite the “no politics” rule we went there too! It’s easy when egos are left at the “click to enter.” Even the tough topics are handled with laughter.

In the mix of topics - the weather, decorating, booze, brains and the edible (yuck!) pancreas, our reliable Ray Walcott made sure everyone knew about the upcoming Business Seminar featuring his Gotham Buddy, Paula Oleska.

Last week I read an article proffering the idea that this pandemic has turned people into “abstractions … causing a lost sense of togetherness.” Perhaps that’s true on the socials, perhaps it’s true for some people. But if she were a member of Gotham, Mama Rose* would say, “some people ain’t us.”*

Sure, we want to come together and enjoy “casual cocktails” in person like in the old days. Until then there are hours to be shared and it’s on us to make them happy ones. Join us next week and be part of the fun.

 *Mama Rose, the mother of Gypsy, reveled in not being like most people. She would have fit in well in our community. We are special!

shelleygram™️ 



 
Shelley Simpson, JD
Business Development & Success Partner 
646-549-7217

Inspiring healthy living, conscious giving and sustainable growing globally!




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