By far, one of the foremost pleasures in Key West is biking. The little island is perfectly flat with bike friendly lanes. However, due to unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances, I can no longer ride a "two wheeler". I am reduced to biking on a trike (tricycle). To make matters worse, I am historically on record with my distain for males on a trike. Call me what you like, but I am who I am!
We were outside the small off- Broadway theatre a few minutes after enjoying the performance. We were just hanging out and sharing our impressions of the play with other theater goers when we noticed the lead actor - recognizable albeit in street clothes - talking to a group of people and taking selfies.When that group began to disperse, Flo walked over to thank him for his remarkable performance.As we talked, he said: “ Oh, yes, I saw you guys - second row ? Right?”
If you like to whine, this will not be the place for you, but if you enjoy fine WINES, then you should join us for our 2nd annual Wine Tasting school, May 12, 2026 at Tarter Krinsky and Drogin (thank you for hosting). There will be light italian treats to prepare your tummy for the yummy wine, which is provided by Torciano Wineries, and yes, they are straight out of Italy! Last year was such a wonderful even that we are having a command performance for you Gothamites!
When I started going to the movies with friends in middle school and high school, I learned a valuable lesson about movie going. It was very simple -- there is an actual start time for a movie so you can see the entire film from beginning to end. Until that point, I really didn't know that a movie schedule existed. Growing up, my family approached movies differently. Whenever going to the movies fit into the schedule, we went. We stood on line for popcorn, quietly navigated our way into a dark theatre and found our seats.
I sat in court last week watching two attorneys argue the merits of their cases. One of the attorney’s cases, clearly, had no merit. The attorney, however, continued to persevere, apparently, uncaring how ridiculous and uninformed he sounded.
I share my eulogy for my dear friend Craig — who passed away a week ago (Sunday, March 8, 2026) today — at his funeral service this past Friday March 13, 2026, at Riverside Nassau North Chapel, 55 North Station Plaza in Great Neck, New York: [My wife] Shelly and I offer my deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to Craig’s much beloved Amy and his daughter Nicole, Amy’s son Matt and Matt’s fiance’, Jesse.I will cherish my friendship with Craig. I am certain we all do.
Life can feel sad, busy, stressful, and loud. I often think that big moments matter most. But sometimes the best parts of life are the small, quiet ones.Think about a slow bike ride around Key West. The air is warm. Palm trees sway above you. The ocean is nearby. You’re not rushing anywhere, you’re just enjoying the ride.A good hug can feel the same way. Not a quick one, but a real hug that reminds you someone cares. In those moments, you don’t need many words.
It has occurred to me that one measure of how fortunate I am is that I am able to afford to dine out at restaurants and be served by others. More and more, I identify with the server, asking for his or her name and engaging with them throughout the meal. By definition, the server's job is analogous to servant and that relationship activates my sense of empathy, there for the grace of happenstance or whatever, goes me!Fortunately, our system allows us to reward the server with a tip.