Wednesday, texting with my daughter and sharing some insights and guidance, she concludes that she forgot to mention she has column out in the weekday publication, amNY.  It appeared Thursday on page 22.  I posted Read “Time For NY Colleges To Show They Take Discrimination Charges Seriously” by Marisa Bearakto X (formerly twitter).  I recommend you read it.  Let me know in the comments what you think.

I recently heard a story about two guys climbing a mountain.Everything was planned. They knew the route and had the gear. This was supposed to be a straightforward climb. Then the weather turned out of nowhere. Visibility was gone, and the trail was wiped out. One of them said, “This isn’t the climb we signed up for.”And he was right.The other guy didn’t try to spin it. He just said, “Then we stop pretending it is.”So they adjusted.

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.