One day last week I glanced over and the pile of books beside my night table called out to me. I realized that I hadn’t read a book in quite a while.I considered the reasons for this phenomenon: my addiction to my iPad as a constant source of news, the fact that my laptop is always open and readily available since the onset of working remotely, the …
Perhaps you've met Nelson Mishkin? Nelson and I met in 2004. He is one of those special people that was brought into my life at the right time, for something greater than I anticipated and has been in my life ever since. Nelson is a past Gotham Member, a true member of the tribe. He lives the motto of giving over receiving, and knows that what he g …
Well, at least for me. I started listening to podcasts a little while ago. I found that it was a great way to enhance (and extend) my walks. And of course, they were a fun way to break in my new Air Pods. I also find podcasts an interesting way to keep up on current events and meet some interesting people. Of course, I won’t share the podcasts …
As I write this blog, it is Sunday and I am listening to the weather reports predicting a major snow storm. I sit here and wonder, now that most of our work is done virtually, what will a snow day look like in a virtual world? Will students whom are learning online be given a snow day? How will school districts coordinate the effect of a snow da …
This involves nothing political or otherwise. Perhaps early but still excited because I know this show will go on. I miss live concerts. Followers of this weekly commentary know well this commentator’s enjoyment of live shows. So last Wednesday, I looked forward to a planning meeting for the return of the Gotham Battle of the Bands® this year. C …
Last Thursday evening Gotham hosted a Zoom meeting with Ben's 91 years young Mom, Esther. I have heard her speak before and was looking foward to listening to her again. A little background...Esther lived through the Holocaust because Mengele told her to go to the right and not to the left where her Mother and Brother were told to go. Had it not …
Joanne and I are above the 65 year old threshold to qualify for an appointment to get The Shot. We are on an appointment list and I’ve been on a vaccination appointment website twice too early in the morning to get on another list and I just called a special number to get on still another list. I even complained to the Mayor! So, despite our bet …
I overheard the conversation at the Long Island Women’s group meeting and it gave me food for thought.Does anyone remember when Wednesday was Prince Spaghetti Day? And recently we were told that it was no surprise that the Mexican restaurant had a two hour wait for takeout on Taco Tuesday.As eating at home becomes the new normal, we seem to be fall …
Both my children learned a valuable lesson at a young age, at least I thought it was. As a woman in the business world, it was as important to me in a first impression as making sure your suit was pressed and shirt was clean. Approach a new person with your hand extended, a smile on your face, look them straight in the eyes and shake firmly – …
Unfortunately, I was unable to watch the Inauguration ceremony live last Wednesday due to my participation in an on going trial (my experience in trying a case virtually is definitely fodder for another blog). When I finally arrived home late Wednesday evening, I could only watch recaps or read about the festivities. The festivities and politics …
New State of Our Union (a musical playlist) Inspired by the change in our nation's leadership, I had tweeted on Inauguration Day (1/20/21), links to "What A Day" by Poco (It starts, "It's a good mornin' and I'm feelin' fine. Smile. I never thought I could be this way. I wanna play. Oh what a day!”) and Al Kooper's Brand New Day (“Last night I ha …
Get paid $47/hour for tasting candy! (yes...for real) Candy Funhouse, based in Mississauga, Ontario, is looking for full-time and part-time "candyologists" to serve as taste testers for the company's confections. BTW you won't have to go to Canada because the positions are remote. And, they are paying $47 an hour to sample and review some of th …
When did takeout food morph into takeaway? To me just because we are suffering a pandemic it’s still takeout. Is that what they call Old School? Am I not With It! Don’t we still just pull up and take It out of the store? Then there’s the question as to what It is. To me it’s food that we eat when I bring it home. Then there’s the question as to w …
The drive from Long Island was a long one. Route 17 to Wurtsboro and then Route 209 to Ellenville. A few County roads later and we found our way to Four Seasons Lodge. Every summer there was at least one visit to my parents at the Four Seasons Lodge. When we arrived, my father was at the ready for our tennis match. It was their bungalow colony in t …
One of my very first, favorite and fabulous woman was Ms. Dolly Herself! An amazing down-to-earth, country star singer, who is a beautiful, smart and a talented female icon. WWDD? I know....not the first woman you’d think of when naming a personal favorite. I’ve enjoy how she embraced her independence and strength from a place of gorgeous beauty a …
