I want to follow up with Fred’s blog from Friday. He wrote a thoughtful blog about the power of restraint. Essentially, Fred observed, that often it is just better to “restrain [yourself] in the face of real provocation or perceived provocation.” I commented that this is an important message in the techno world that we live in. Coincidentally, I …
Last weekend was all about family. My brother, Robby got married to Jen Coleman. We enjoyed an intimate rehearsal on the night before. Jen's brother officiated. The event included a Gotham connection. Brett Deutsch served as photographer (as he did for Rob's nephew aka my son Jonathan). Much of the wedding is "archived" on Facebook. Th …
Even the bears need to cool off. Police in the city of Burbank responded to a report of a bear sighting in a residential neighborhood and found the animal sitting in a Jacuzzi behind one of the homes. After a short dip, the bear climbed over a wall and headed to a tree behind the home, police said in a statement Friday. It might of been ove …
As I mature, I find that I have learned to restrain myself in the face of real or perceived provocation. While the blood is up, I tell myself "Don't let them get to you. Don't dignify it with a response." Oft times, silence is golden in the face and place of fury. Why say or do something that you may later be sorry for? Think before you act! …
Since when did “No Problem” become a synonym for “You’re Welcome” ?Increasingly we’re hearing “No Problem” in response to “Thank You”. Often in restaurants from younger wait staffers.I’m not a language expert, and, perhaps, I'm old-fashioned, but I think there’s a difference in meaning between“No Problem” and “You’re Welcome”.....
I have enjoyed collecting art since I was out of college. As a young adult I would shop at a gallery on Montague St in Downtown Brooklyn that long closed (moved to NYC until the owners retired). I really enjoyed collecting signed and numbered serigraphs that were limited productions of maybe 200. Eventually I was able to get a few proofs and then s …
This past weekend we took a road trip. To Boston, to be exact, for the wedding of the daughter of a good friend. Tons of fun. But my blog is about the trip there and back. A long car ride, just my husband and me. After we have talked for a while and caught up, our car rides quickly turn to music and loud, very loud I’m afraid, singing. We h …
This past week my husband and I took a day off during the week. We drove to Brooklyn for lunch. For the past few months he has been craving a roast beef sandwich from Roll N Roaster. Roll N Roaster is a fast food sandwich shop famous for their roast beef in Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn. My husband grew up eating their roast beef sandwiches. From t …
Just under four years ago Marisa and I attended Peter Frampton's Farewell tour at Madison Square Garden. Following his diagnosis with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM), Peter expected not to be able to play much longer. According to John Hopkins, IBM "causes muscle weakness that may worsen over time and damage the muscles. The rate of this decline va …
Forgiveness or approval? Do you usually seek approval before taking action or ask for forgiveness after the fact? Both have it's plus's and minus's. Seeking approval fosters trust and open communication, creating a supportive environment for collaboration and cooperation. However, it can lead to indecisiveness, a lack of personal autonomy, hind …
I was recently asked for advice by someone who is transitioning from school to the work force. The following are my Top Ten Work Tactics which I shared with her: 1) Show up! Every day. No sick days. Be someone to rely upon. 2) Prepare, no, over prepare! Be ready for any contingency. 3) Work hard, real hard! They may be smarter, but they can be …
I hadn’t been on a subway in over three years.Last Sunday, we were on a walking tour in Manhattan and had to take a short subway ride at the end of the tour. Forewarned and equipped with our MetroCards, we ventured forth with the others on the tour.The MetroCard worked.Shortly after I went through the turnstile, another rider straddled over without …
We all worry from time to time; it’s part of being human. Worrying can prevent us from making poor decisions or stepping into dangerous situations. However, there is a difference between worrying from time to time, and having obsessive thought patterns and limiting beliefs that hold us back in life and business. It's no fun being a worry wart! Be …
When my son turned junior in college, it was COVID. We really did not like the idea of public transportation and its contamination and I wasn’t leaving the house very much anyway. So, off to college he went that year with our old but reliable and easy to drive Honda. For the next three years, for the most part I drove a 22 year old minivan (wit …
One of my most vivid memories from childhood was my Mom’s “good” silverware, crystal, and China. These dishes, glasses, and utensils were only used on special occasions, the holidays or when my parents had dinner parties. As an adult, I sort of rebelled against having good dishes that only made appearances during special occasions. I never bought …
