Amid all the anger, the sadness, the hostility, the revenge minded and retaliatory rhetoric, this story from The Independent stands above and beyond. I can't do any better this week: The husband of a woman killed in the Paris attacks has written a touching message to the “love of my life” and promised to raise their 17-month-old son “happy and fre …
The greatest gift Gotham gives us is the gift of interaction, engagement and participation with our fellow Gothamites. It reveals who we truly are and what we truly want. A gift unique to Gotham, that you can create events based on your interests, just be prepared to take charge. This is not just the origin of the Film festival, but Battle of the B …
We seem to have sold our wonderful cabin retreat and have spent last week end and will spend next week end prepping it for the new buyers. To close on Nov. 14. Fall is definitely a time of letting go, and there is a bittersweetness to letting go of something that was once so dear. Shakespeare says it much better than me: "That time of year thou may …
I love coffee. That is to say, I love espresso. Unfortunately, since getting my cholesterol count, I discovered that coffee raises your "bad" cholesterol. Tea is okay. Sometimes its more than okay. Sometimes a Chai Tea Latte is almost as good as a "real" latte. And I do like Earl Grey. [The Earl Grey blend, or "Earl Grey's Mixture", is assumed to b …
When I first moved to Manhattan, 1975!, I couldn't imagine ever wanting to be anywhere else, but after 20 or so years, I began thinking about a home outside of the city. Eventually, my sweetheart and I purchased a lovely cabin in the woods in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. We rented a home in Middletown, NY to see if we really would use it or if it wa …
Last night I had the distinct pleasure of seeing a first screening of the movie, "Truth," starring Robert Redford and Cate Blanchett (and a long roster of other talented actors). It is the story of the controversy surrounding CBS anchor Dan Rather (Robert Redford) and "60 Minutes" producer Mary Mapes (Cate Blanchett) after the network broadcasts a …
DEADLINE APPROACHING!! I am replaying my post about our FIFTH ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL to make sure every tribe member gets a chance to hear about it. Please spread the word, we only have a couple of weeks until the deadline. More below. It's getting to be that time of year again. The website has just gone LIVE and we have a Facebook page ! Yes, I'm …
From the HuffPost: "An Oklahoma mother alleges that a teacher at her 4-year-old son's school was told to stop writing with his left hand because that's the hand Satan uses. Okemah resident Alisha Sands, 30, said she asked her son Zayde -- who normally writes with his left hand -- why he was using his right hand to complete his homework. "I just as …
Another glorious perk from being a New York City resident. Today I applied for my NYCID. Yes, I have a perfectly legal driver's license and even an up-to-date passport, but the NYCID is the gift that keeps on giving. It was easy breezy, you go to the website: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/index.page and set up your appointment. There are many loca …
September is upon us. It seems to come quicker every year. I'm told that's a function of getting older, feeling like time is moving more rapidly. The onset of fall seems to be a big time for change. My Facebook feed is full of pictures of children starting school, most are absolutely adorable. My friend, Jeanette bought her first apartment and …
How do you rejuvenate? Restore? Replenish yourself? We have a little getaway in the woods. I meditate everyday. Taking regular vacations. A walk in Central Park. Good conversations with loving friends. What's your go-to rest up? Let me know your secrets to revitalization.
We Manhattanites have it good in so many ways. One way is almost wherever we go on vacation it's cheaper, this is particularly true in the U.S. I'm down in Key West this week, not staying at the famed Klein cottage this time, too big for our needs. We do always stay in "old town" and the closeness of the cottages doesn't bother me at all. I'm used …
Just recently, a woman I greatly admire - successful in business, family & spiritually-posted this quote on Facebook: "The woman who does not require validation from anyone is the most feared person on the planet." - Mohadesa Najumi Heavy stuff, but its Weds, so we can handle it. I am happy to say that as I get older, I care less and less what …
I'm just wondering who does their own laundry? I do. I've tried giving it to the guys downstairs, but they put it away wet or use strange smelling softeners or fold thing so oddly, I'd just rather do it myself. I have to use the laundry in the basement of my coop. Its a luxury in Manhattan to have your own washer-dryer. Statistically, only 20% of a …
