It’s a small sheet of thin aged paper. The faded typed words are in Polish. The notation on the upper right is “Krakow, dnia 9.VII.1945”. The words acknowledge my grandmother’s ownership of property in Krakow, Poland.The paper was among papers that I found in my mother’s files when I was cleaning out her apartment. It was among papers that I kept — …
I’m a Mets fan and I’m disappointed that they are not playing the Yankees in the World Series.I’ll root for the Yankees against the Dodgers.Although I’m a Mets fan, somehow - I’m not sure how - I’ve collected a few Yankees hats.I’ll root for the Yankees but I don’t think I’ll be wearing a Yankees hat.
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. …
There are two roads leading out of our development. Both lead onto the same four-lane main road. One exit has a traffic light whereas the other does not.I’ve always preferred the exit with the traffic light. There is the security of making a left turn into the main road with the light, while you can make the right turn on red under the right circum …
We were in Montreal a few weeks ago on an art tour with like-minded friends from the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass.At dinner one evening one of the participants fell sick requiring a call to medics and, ultimately, several hours at the emergency room before he was stabilized. He’s fine, notwithstanding his experience in a Canadian hospital.Du …
It is hard to express how perfect the weather in the New York area has been. The air conditioning can be turned off. Windows open. The air is crisp and clear and clean.Enjoy it while we can.
This blog was inspired by Tuesday’s Long Island Women’s Group meeting....As I was deleting emails on my phone the other evening, an email dropped down from a client updating some information. It was late and I usually would not have been looking at emails (but for my compulsion to clean out my inbox).Instinctively, I forwarded the client’s email to …
It is increasingly rare that I see a restaurant check without a suggested gratuity amount. Now there are more of the remote devices presented by the server which offer the suggested tip as a prerequisite to having your credit card returned.The paper slip with the suggestions (on the pre-tax amount?) and the pen will soon go the way of the dinosaur. …
I thought it would be a simple thing. The rear windshield wiper blade was gone. Upon inspection, it looked like the clip was broken, but I couldn’t tell whether it was simple replacement or if the bracket was damaged.I called the service department in the hope that I could stop by and have someone take a quick look and assess the situation. The ser …
We had dinner at one of our favorite restaurants on Martha’s Vineyard.After dinner, I went to the owner, Jenna, who we’ve known for many years, to thank her for the wonderful meal.I noticed that the T-shirt worn by the waitstaff was available. The shirt simply said “Chilmark Tavern - B.Y.O.B.”(Since the Town of Chilmark is a “dry town” you have to …
We’re on Martha’s Vineyard and as we drove from the ferry to our destination, I was quickly reminded that there is a lot of traffic on this island.And there is a lot of courtesy on this island.Courtesy makes traffic much more tolerable.
With the invasion of the Spotted Lantern Fly, the expression “ I wouldn’t harm a fly!” is being turned on its head.I am one who, literally, wouldn’t harm a fly. Routinely I’ll capture a bug or spider in the house and release it outside.With the first news of the invasion of the Spotted Lantern Fly in our area and the potential devastation caused by …
We recently went to the gift show (Shoppe Object) on the never-ending search for Refined Finds.What surprised me was the number of vendors offering writing supplies and encouraging writing. Notebooks, papers, cards, pens and pencils. All dedicated to getting thoughts from the mind through the arm, hand and fingers to whomever. Whether for introspec …
Are you watching?With all due respect to Roger (and any other world-class swimmer Gothamites) I’m not sure that I would ever turn on the TV to watch swimming (or archery). But here we are for the every four year spectacular — the Olympics.With all the human interest and a small dose of national pride, I watch and, sometimes, cheer.
Having recently been exposed to Covid, and with the protocols having rescinded into memory, I was left to my own devices.I pulled out the box of N-95s and wore one when I walked around the office or when in a room with others.When alone in my office I closed the door and the mask came off.People may have looked at me strangely, and when asked, I re …
