Lifestyle
Corey Bearak
Aug13
"bachelor" time
Posted By : Corey Bearak

I've been telling friends and colleagues I am free to accept certain appointment without checking first this weekend (and a few days before and after because I am (temporarily) a bachelor. A friend liked my response to a a group text invite to a bagel breakfast that likely took place before most (other than Friday's blogger) read this commentary to

Corey Bearak
Aug06
A big day for my youngest brother
Posted By : Corey Bearak

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

Corey Bearak
May21
Re-opened for Business
Posted By : Corey Bearak

As mom's day approached last weekend, my deck and patio below got cleaned and I began the redeployment of furniture, umbrellas, a fan and the electronic necessary to setup my outside office.  The last act involved taking the external monitor and setting it on its stand.  That occurred after visiting with mom last Sunday.  I was able to use the spac

Corey Bearak
Apr16
Open Air Driving returns
Posted By : Corey Bearak

On Sunny days I might slide back the cover to the moon roof on our 'blue car" and let the 'shine in when I drive; there were some opportunities when the week began.  But I really got to enjoy some short drives with the moon roof open as the weekend ended.  It was something missing with the prior blue vehicle and an important attribute of this one.

Corey Bearak
Mar12
Highway Blues
Posted By : Corey Bearak

I enjoy driving.  My vehicle offers amenities; most important beyond a safe vehicle include the sun roof and cars to my entire musical library. The makes for an enjoyable experience, barring traffic conditions.  And that gets to the point: the so many drivers who make driving a less enjoyable.  if you do any of this, please stop: *racing *weavin

Corey Bearak
Feb26
Who's Calling?
Posted By : Corey Bearak

In this era where it seems (and maybe it's reality) that we receive more bogus, phishing, sales and solicitation calls than calls from those we know, I long opted to answer, "Who's calling."  Where I recognize the number as legit I answer the call with "This is Corey" or if the caller ID makes clear I know the caller,  i often state hi or hello (na

Corey Bearak
Feb12
With a Little Help from Our Friends
Posted By : Corey Bearak

On a day where many friends gather to catch a game or use a game an “excuse” to gather, I want to thank friends working together to make nice things happen.   I certainly have used this space to advocate for causes I support and work with and for.  Many friends in and out of Gotham join me to support Services Now for Adult Persons (SNAP) where I

Corey Bearak
Nov13
This year, make giving a SNAP
Posted By : Corey Bearak

As we approach Thanksgiving in the week that follows the one that starts today, I call attention to a special day that takes place the Tuesday AFTER Thanksgiving, this year, Tuesday November 29, 2022: GIVING TUESDAY. Thanksgiving became a time to focus on the causes we support and I devote a blog to giving on or around Thanksgiving. Last year, I

Corey Bearak
Oct30
Small world
Posted By : Corey Bearak

So I am speaking to my friend Jeff discussing plans for later in day for him and where I would be heading next.  He mentions going to his son in the same town where I am earlier heading to see Shelly's niece.  On the way my wife texts her niece and she believes she and husband met Jeff and his wife at holiday services.  Further it turns out Jeff's

Corey Bearak
Oct16
A celebration
Posted By : Corey Bearak

Usually, the plan involves a Broadway musical. This year she just wanted a nice restaurant. Marisa proposed three; I selected one, Foragers in Chelsea. Shelly liked the choice. Shelly and I arrived early and enjoyed cocktails.  She even had me post it to Facebook – not something I do but for my lovely and dear wife I made an exception – with a m