Probably not fair to borrow the title of the iconic song by Sam Cooke for the change I currently face. It really only affects me. The solution also evidenced how relationships matter and how pro bono involvements can offer unintended and unexpected benefits. I returned a call Friday from Jim who runs the servers that hosts four websites that rea …
Annually, in the middle of winter, something happens that brings a bout of optimism. It especially matters when my green gridiron team, unfortunately more often than not, falls short of expectations, or worse offers no expectations. My hoops team based at MSG, some of the time, but this year especially, helps temper the upset. So as the game pla …
In advance of Wednesday, instead of or beside that box of chocolates or nice piece of jewelry, why not offer a set of songs that reflect the sentiments of the day (and more). At this time, I present Songs of Love, a set of 78 videos on YouTube or some 70 tunes on Apple Music. In the summer of 2016 a good friend and his wife celebrated their 50th …
While I promote my work around the concept of making a difference - mostly in the realm of public policy, and often speak about the joy it often (always) brings this commentator, I gave some thought how it allows me to meet new and interesting people and forge relationships. Most recently it involves two groups meeting weekly with a flurry of call …
Recall last week’s blog. I had planned to post some items on the web using my iPad after the presser. It seems the app no longer existed. I dealt with things when I returned to my office. That eve I searched the App Store for the replacement editor but nothing seemed the right tool. It still bothered me so I reached out to my son. He advised that “ …
For several months, I’ve been meeting via Zoom with like-minded folks who oppose the imposition of a toll-tax (aka congestion pricing) to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. Late last year, as other concerned folks and groups joined our weekly Zooms, those gathered decided to hire a lawyer and explore bringing a lawsuit. The group chose a name an …
The Football playoffs started yesterday. I barely paid attention with my team out of it. I did notice that my brother’s team did not prevail. I am in a pool with my friend Eric that started with the season and was made hard when our fave team lost its starting QB a few plays in on day one. It often put us in the hate position of picking our team’s …
Shelly and I decided, with no plans ahead of yesterday, to visit the place I mail order my coffee in the West Village. Porto Rico on Bleecker Street off Sixth Avenue closes at 5:00 p.m. sharp. I needed to replenish my coffee and in addition to a Hazelnut blend, the shop sometimes offers a Franjelica blend (named for my fave Franjelico liqueur that …
Going into New Year’s Eve, I prepare my annual year-end commentary recounting my top ten shows for the past 12 months. I post the list with comments on website on my Commentary page. Some of the concert reviews include Sunday commentary posted to Gotham. Enjoy the list 1) Jackson Browne (August 28,Beacon Theatre) 2) Jim Messina (Novembe …
Three weeks (aka three blogs ago), I shared my Happy Holidays in Song playlist, in an aptly titled, “Tunes for the Holiday Season” so just ahead of when tomorrow’s festivities close, I offer a verified (meaning all the links work) playlist to ring in new year’s eve. With few exceptions, the setlist includes a number of my most fave tunes. As read …
The first weekend of this month featured some really great live music. A request by Friday’s blogger to cover a Gotham Red Bandana Award presentation delated this report. Shelly and I enjoyed an evening of John Lennon solo and Beatles music at Town Hall on December 2. The next night was our daughter’s turn join her dad for the music of the Allman B …
In 2012, Gotham added its Red Bandana Award, in addition to its annual Networker of the Year Award (initiated in 2004). The Year before (2011) Gotham selected my co-chair of GOtham GREEN® Joshua Zinder, and me as Networkers of the Year. Both awards, announced at Gotham’s Annual Holiday Party, can only be won once and gain entry in to the hallowed G …
As I posted last year at this time and for several before that, holidays-themed music takes hold after Thanksgiving; sometimes even during and before. The holidays also bring lighting and I enjoy seeing those decorations. Sometimes we take eve rides listening to the music and checking out the displays in nabes known to have more than their fair sha …
GOtham GREEN® continues its tradition of recognizing worthy initiatives, products & people Gotham continued it recent pre-Thanksgiving holiday tradition when it announced its Gotham Green Awards® last week. Since to November 2020 GOtham GREEN® heralds worthy initiatives, products and people ahead of Thanksgiving. Earlier awards took place a …
Black Coffee starts the title of one of my fave tunes as well as the title of this blog. A few weeks back we dined at our son's and coffee followed via his espresso machine. Well Shelly decided she wanted one and dutiful daughter helped her mom place the order. The device arrived ahead of the weekend and our son, Jonathan and daughter-in-law Car …
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