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Rona Gura
Oct21
The Joy and Chaos of Grandchildren
Posted By : Rona Gura

This past week, I have spent a lot of time with my grandchildren, Jordan age 3 and Taylor, 18 months.   Having grandchildren is like signing up for a circus you didn’t know you were hosting. They show up, turn your house totally upside down, eat one bite of what you offer them and then ask for something else, deciding for some reason that they no l

Corey Bearak
Oct20
hope
Posted By : Corey Bearak

Building on the vibe in last week's commentary in this space, many I know root for a subway series.  The Bronx "tenants" did their part.  We'll know soon enough the outcome involving the Queens "tenants" I root for and who I brought my very appreciative daughter to a game also attended by my brother Jeff and Friday's blogger and sons and grandson l

Mitch Tobol
Oct19
To do
Posted By : Mitch Tobol

Had a thought the other day while driving...(how unusual:). It occurred to me while driving next to someone who was talking on her phone through the car, in an incredibly animated conversation. I guess she was screaming because she didn't look happy    I wonder what would be THE list of all the things people do in their car while driving. Here's my

Fred Klein
Oct18
A Shiva Call
Posted By : Fred Klein

I am a member of a quarterly Gotham breakfast group (pictured).  Members are Corey, Bruce Swicker, Robert Intelisano, David Oralevich, Craig Shink, Alan Kreit and David Abeshouse.  At our most recent breakfast we discussed the sad news of the passing of David's beloved younger brother Adam and resolved to attend the Shiva together at David's house.

Benjamin Geizhals
Oct17
A Line From a Play
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

What do you do with a line from a play that stays with you?You share it.We saw “Magnificent Bird” and “Book of Travelers” — written and performed by Gabriel Kahane — at Playwrights Horizons.“Envy is the opposite of gratitude.”A line that resonated for me when I first heard it and has periodically surfaced for consideration and pondering since then.

Shelley Simpson
Oct16
A Matter of Opinion
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

When I decided to go to law school despite having two young  kids and no money, I was told I’d never make it. I did make it, and I made it Cum Laude.   When I started my business, I was told I’d never be able to build a J+ Franchise in NYC – nobody had been able to do that. I did build it, and it’s been going strong for over 16 years!   When I was

Nancy Schess
Oct15
A Family Food Tour
Posted By : Nancy Schess

What does it say about my family that our vacations turn into a food tour?   This past week we visited my son and his girlfriend. They live in Southern Virginia.  We were there for shy of four days – including a full 24 hours of a fasting holiday.    Yet somehow, we cooked two huge (delicious) meals, enjoyed a new brunch spot serving potato pancake

Rona Gura
Oct14
The Concept of Nothing
Posted By : Rona Gura

I was having trouble thinking of a blog topic this week. Nothing came to mind. Then I started to think about the concept of nothing.   In a world constantly buzzing with information, sometimes the most refreshing thing is. . .  nothing. Nothing doesn’t demand attention or push for productivity. It simply exists, waiting for you to notice its quiet

Corey Bearak
Oct13
I Can Feel The Fire
Posted By : Corey Bearak

This commentary's title reflects more than a great song.  It reflects the feeling last week following my baseball team in the NLDS.  It also became the name of great song and video lists I got moved to create after the Mets clinched their divisional series at home and joined some labor colleagues outside at a fire pit. Let me start by sharing I wa