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Benjamin Geizhals
Aug17
Don't Need It
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

The booth was where it has been for years. The company sold journals and was at the trade show every year.And, as in years past, they were offering free embossed journals as a promotion.As we have in the past, we picked a journal and waited on line thinking about the clever words, or variation of a name, we would ask to be embossed on the cover.But

Benjamin Geizhals
Aug10
Soundtracks
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

Have you ever listened to the soundtrack to a movie without the movie?We had the privilege of being at Tanglewood last Saturday for John Williams’ Film Night with the Boston Pops.As I listened to the music, my daughter’s words of so many years ago resonated. She was about five years old when she said “You know Dad, Music goes right to your heart.”S

Benjamin Geizhals
Aug03
"No Problem"
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

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”.....

Benjamin Geizhals
Jul27
Subway
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

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

Benjamin Geizhals
Jul20
Mother Nature
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

Last Sunday, we were at an upscale art fair in Southampton. Very upscale.Big tents set on an open field. Hundreds of galleries.All of a sudden, we heard what sounded like a train roaring by. There had been the forecast of possible thunderstorms and we quickly realized that the forecasts were, in fact, materializing. But we never expected what was t

Benjamin Geizhals
Jul13
Stay the Course
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

Years ago, Fred and I would routinely meet at lunchtime for a run in Central Park. With its circular road and crossroads, the park offers the potential for runs of many varied distances. We would plan to run a long run one or two days a week and shorter runs on alternate days.On those long runs, we would approach the cutoff that would take us on a

Benjamin Geizhals
Jul06
The Concert
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

Last Monday evening. We were at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts for the traditional July 4th James Taylor concert (actually July 3rd and 4th).I’m not sure how many James Taylor concerts at Tanglewood we’ve been to over the years, but this was not the first. Many years ago the rumors began that that concert would be his last. And I promised that

Benjamin Geizhals
Jun29
Just One?
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

I was at the movies with my grandson. It was one of those upscale theaters with reclining seats and food brought to you.And a bowl of popcorn appeared and was placed on the little table in front of me.As I reached for the popcorn, the voice resonated in my ear: “I bet you can’t eat just one!”A challenge of self control. And I lost.Thinking about it

Benjamin Geizhals
Jun22
Results
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

The quotation, attributed to Winston Churchill, was tacked on the wall behind the desk.“However Beautiful the Strategy, you should Occasionally look at the Results.”As I gazed upon those words, other familiar words came to me and I considered… do the “Ends justify the Means”?

Benjamin Geizhals
Jun08
Creativity
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

The simple question was posed to a world reknown glass artist after his inspiring talk about his life’s work.“What is your best work?”He answered, “My next one.”That equally simple answer reveals the key to creativity.

Benjamin Geizhals
Jun01
Dandelions
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

Flo and I were taking a walk in Great Barrington last weekend and passed a lawn that was covered in dandelions. A carpet of yellow. It was pretty.But my initial reaction was “weeds!!!”Then we talked as we walked.“Who labeled them weeds?”“Do they know they’re weeds?”“Is that bad?” and“Do they care?”It doesn’t change the beautiful yellow.But they’re

Benjamin Geizhals
May25
On Mentoring
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

Last weekend, we attended our nephew’s graduation from Brandeis University. It was nice being back at my alma mater. But that’s for another blog.My takeaway was from the graduate who told that she was failing organic chemistry in her first semester. She recalled how her professor took that special interest in her and mentored her through the challe

Benjamin Geizhals
May18
The Club
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

A picture on the front page of Tuesday’s New York Times caught my eye. It was a room at the Friars Club. The familiar seal on the wall looked down at the empty tables and chairs.The title of the article tells it all - “Haven of Cigars and Laughs Seeks a Savior”.I remember the many Gotham meetings and events at the Club. My first Gotham meeting. The

Benjamin Geizhals
May11
Springtime
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

Early morning. Sun rising. Window open. The birds are chirping. Talking to each other. I’m eavesdropping.Springtime.

Benjamin Geizhals
May04
Questions
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

We recently saw “Plays for the Plague Year” a wonderful and worthwhile musical/play by Suzan-Lori Parks at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater.At the beginning of the lockdown, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Parks set out to write a play a day. The result is this production.As you entered Joe’s Pub, you were offered a little note card asking what you re

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