There are certain verities (truths) that one should adhere to as we lead our lives. Not necessarily in the order of importance, some are:1) There is no harm in asking 2) Fun is more fun when you win3) Luck is the residue of design4) There is always a germ of truth in "just kidding"5) You never get a second chance to make a good first impression 6) Give a firm handshake as you stand and look a person in the eye7) Live within your means8) Respect your elders 9) Listening is a super power

We were having an early dinner at a local diner as the group was seated at a nearby table. Two elderly women, a younger couple and a women who was clearly an aid to one of the older women.At times, snippets of their conversation drifted our way teasing our curiosity and a glance or two. And then I noticed the “KL” on her wrist. “Kozentrationslager”. The tattoo inked on her some eighty-five years ago as she entered a concentration camp.“One moment, one chance” and I would certainly take it.

I keep hearing, “Summer is over!” The kids are back in school, the pools are closed, the Halloween candy has appeared in the stores and one of my neighbors has a couple of skeletons displayed in the yard already.I’m not ready to surrender. As far as I’m concerned, it’s summer until I’m forced to dig out my winter running gear.Of course, Mother Nature is starting to drop hints. I’m awake and ready to head out for a run at 6am and have to wait until the sun is up so it's not too dark. 

This past week, my family gathered to celebrate the Jewish New Year. This is a time that we reconnect with traditions that have been passed down for generations but also a chance to create new ones. There is something especially meaningful about sharing familiar foods, stories, and rituals with the people closest to you. Even the smallest traditions can carry a sense of comfort and continuity.

Today, I am making an important career change. After eight years of being a solo practitioner, I have moved my practice to a law firm, The Hedayati Law Group. 

I’ve seen some really good shows and some amazing concert lineups but last Wednesday (September 9, 2026) in Bridgeport paired two of my all-time faves: John Fogerty and Steve Winwood.  No offense meant to many other great concert pairings I enjoyed but I probably need to go five decades back in time to a comparable lineup of personal all-time faves (November 4, 1974: (Loggins & Messina, Poco, John Sebastian) or July 1 and 2, 1976 (The Stills-Young Band, POCO) or Sept 23, 1979 (MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) No Nukes Concert: Crosby, Stills & Nash, POCO, Paul Simon, Jac

I recently received an email from a client that stopped me in my tracks.They wrote:“I just wanted to share the tremendous impact you are having, not only on me but on the entire team. Each week, the knowledge, accountability, structure, guidance, and mentorship you bring make a meaningful difference and contribute greatly to our experience and success.I wanted you to know how much it is appreciated. You are a superb partner.”I read it more than once.

Pictured is Welles Remy Crowther, hero on 9/11. The Man in the Red Bandana!Veteran Gothamites have a direct connection to Welles, as his dad, Jefferson, was a long time Gotham member who would poignantly tell the fabled story, always in tears and before modern day recognition.  It is a story of self sacrifice and extraordinary altruism which inspired Gotham to commence, in 2012, recognition of similar, yet far short, self sacrifice by members, in the form of our highest honor, the Red Bandana Award.  The Honor Roll of recipients is as follows: