Gotham offers tremendous resources to members who seize the opportunities. It fascinates this observer who in our tribe uses the “devices” and how. I also enjoy using – and sharing information through these means. I welcome the feedback I invariably receive. Today (aka “Promo Tuesday”), depending on your point of view, we look forward to and/ …
It’s definitely something I have reprimanded my husband and kids for doing when I am in the car with them. But, it is something I am just as guilty as doing when I am driving alone in a car. If another driver does something that makes me angry, i.e. driving too slowly or cuts me off, I very loudly and freely yell and scream at them. Not only do I …
Rene Descartes developed a philosophy known as the Method of Cartesian Doubt. More or less that means do not accept anything as true if there is the slightest possibility that is isn't. This applies to calling a plumber, I learned yesterday. Before I showered yesterday, I heard the sound of rushing water in the wall of the bathroom. I did not t …
The beavers in Oregon really mean business. Another true but unbelievable story from human life here on planet Earth. A couple of hikers had climbed onto a beaver dam when the resident beaver came out knocking one of the hikers into the river and trapping the other in a tangle of submerged logs. The hikers have been hospitalized for non-life th …
Thanks to Gothamite Craig Rosasco (LI Legal Group), we have obtained a permit for the use of a softball field and picnic area in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Park on Saturday, August 22 from 11:00 to 6:00 (there is no raiin day). It will be a coed softball game and picnic (food and drink provided by Gotham) This is a cost free event and you are invi …
The first day of Summer. Thoughts of long weekends, vacations, beach and mountains. Whatever works for you to get away from the heat of the City, and other things. What to pack? Sandals, flip-flops, walking shoes, shorts, bathing suits, a few T-shirts, maybe a light sweater. Those choices are far less important than deciding on these: cellphone …
In 2011, on this day June 24, New York passes a law to allow same-sex marriage, becoming the largest state that allows gay and lesbian couples to marry. In 1953, on this day, Jacqueline Bouvier and Senator John F. Kennedy announced their engagement. In 1509, Henry VIII was crowned King of England. He certainly knew the advantages of a good marr …
This is graduation week in so many places and I am reminiscent of this time last year when we celebrated two in our house at the same time. I can’t say that my childhood memories are always easy to reach anymore but some remain crystal clear and included among them each of my own graduations going back to elementary school. I remember the dress …
It’s that time of the year again, summer blockbuster time. Don mentioned it last week when he wrote about seeing “Jurassic World.” It’s that time when the huge movies are released. They are meant to totally captivate you and bring you into their world. And for two hours you’re transplanted to somewhere else and your sense of what’s going on in your …
Thank you "Hard Hitting" Don Bernstein for relinquishing your prime time Sunday spot, but the following just bubbled up and would not wiait until Friday. I have heard that Mother's and Father's Days are "Hallmark Holidays", but in fact they were initiated at the start of the 20th Century for good non commercial reasons. Of course, Mother's Day came …
Is a vacation about a place or is it really a state of mind? Today marks the end of a week's vacation (well almost...it was 6 days). My first in about 7 years. I'm fortunate to have gone away at all considering the last couple of months and I'm very grateful to those individuals who have made this possible (you know who you are:) To "get away" …
I spied the above photo recently on Facebook. It rang true. What could be better than a picture of an Oracle dispensing his hard earned wisdom: I'm suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn't like a person. I am a reformed dog hater. My reformation occurred upon the advent two years ago of our wonderful Schnoodle Cha …
Flo's mom passed away last week. I liked Sue, and I think she liked me about as much as she liked anyone who wasn't directly related to her by blood. Sometimes it was hard to tell, because Sue suffered from Alzheimer's for most of the years that I knew her. Sue was a private person. Her family was IT -- the beginning and the end. If you were le …
Last Saturday, I saw a really good movie about Brian Wilson. His story is rather miraculous. Full of triumph, inspiration and humour. Most importantly, the power of one person to make a difference and I don't mean the extremely talented Mr. Wilson, though he is rather amazing. Great cast, acting, direction. And basically truth. No spoilers here. W …
With graduation season upon us, I wanted to comment on a phenomenon that is getting some press. It seems that some schools are having trouble deciding upon a single valedictorian so instead, the entire set of top students gets to hold the coveted title. I have a real problem with that. Don’t get me wrong – I fully recognize the hard work that …
