A pet is part of the family. When it’s time to say goodbye, permanently, it can really cause some stress to all that have experienced the loyalty and love that a treasured dog can offer. On April 14th, 2024 after 17 years and 7 months, we had to say goodbye to our “baby girl” (as my wife would call her) Snowball. She was a mix of Lhasa Apso and Poo …
There is always something special about getting a new car, be it leased or more so, in my opinion, when getting one that is purchased for the long haul. My wife’s 2017 Subaru Forester XT (turbo and very sporty for an SUV) was a special purchase for us when we traded in our last family minivan as we downsized a bit. Back then, we cross shopped many …
Today I get the honor to celebrate with all of you, the loved ones in my life. This famous Hallmark Holiday (2nd most flowers sold day, after Mother’s Day) is a time to show your love for someone special in your life or the lives around you. As a kid, we didn’t have girl friends yet, but we also were required to get the crayons or markers out and …
So, we got through 2023 with all it’s ups and downs. The economy seems to be on track now. Gas prices are low, but the world still has its issues (sadly). My thoughts early on this year are of what can one do to make this year a better one. For me, my work year was not great in 2023. I did not hit my plan and the focus needs to be on creating new o …
Time, possibly the most valuable thing we have in this life because it is so limited. As kids, we take it for granted. The days seem long. When is our next birthday? When is spring break, then summer, then the holidays until New Years? It seems to crawl. But, as we all know, time speeds up as we age. How can 24 hours go by so fast the older we get? …
As I sit here thinking about Thanksgiving 2023, I realize how much of the tradition has changed, mainly due to family no longer with us or distance away from who is left. My parents are both gone for quite some time now, as is my oldest brother. My only remaining brother and his wife are in Hawaii. My in-laws and step kids are still in NY. I have …
Space, The Final Frontier… The famous beginning words to the original 1960’s Star Trek TV series. Living on the Space Coast of Florida, we truly get a firsthand view and sound of whenever a launch happens, which is quite frequent theses days. Every flight is different. The flight path, the exhaust plume depending on the time of day or night, the s …
One of the things I most look forward to within Gotham is the annual picnic and softball game, most recently being held at Alley Pond Park in Queens. Its’s a great way to bring friends and family to meet up with Gotham, get some fresh air and have an informal meal together. It’s where my son can bond a bit and enjoy some NY time which he dearly mis …
As I write this blog Tuesday evening, a fairly large hurricane (Idalia) is brewing up the western side of Florida. Even though my family and I reside on the central east coast of Florida, there are still warnings to prepare. This means ensuring you have bottled water, plenty of nonperishable food on hand (we always keep pasta, canned goods and bagg …
I have enjoyed collecting art since I was out of college. As a young adult I would shop at a gallery on Montague St in Downtown Brooklyn that long closed (moved to NYC until the owners retired). I really enjoyed collecting signed and numbered serigraphs that were limited productions of maybe 200. Eventually I was able to get a few proofs and then s …
I had a completely different blog set to go for today and then I realized my blog day landed on my wife and I’s 16th Anniversary. It got me thinking about anniversaries and milestones. Besides our anniversary on the 5th, July is filled with occasions. On this same day is my brother’s wife's birthday. My Stepson Anthony’s birthday is on the 7th. My …
Did you ever wonder why we get certain cravings from one time or another? Sometimes we crave healthy food, other times its sweets and carbs. Sometimes we want the most expensive and lavish restaurants, other times it’s the comfort of a great diner or local pizza shop. What amazes me, is not what we crave, good or bad, but at some point, after eatin …
Anyone who has ever dined out with me likely notices before anyone can touch their plate, my phone camera comes out and I take a quick picture or two of what is being served. No, it's not some show off to my friends to look at me where I am eating (I see plenty of that on Facebook daily). For me, it’s the simple pleasure of interacting with Google …
So, you all know how much I enjoy living by the water. You would think with all my life’s history as a child and now as an adult, I would enjoy a good swim. Heck, I even have a pool. But you will rarely find me in any body of water. My fear started long ago as a child being swept by an unexpected wave and dunked under the water. I swallowed the sal …
One of the things that attracted me to moving to Florida was the fortunate ability to live off the water. My house backs up to a canal that is just off the Banana River in Merritt Island, Florida. I grew up in Brooklyn on an ocean block where every Sunday in the summer, my dad would take my brothers and I to Manhattan Beach. The water was just a ha …
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