It always feels a little surreal to be writing my last blog for the year. For some reason, this year seems a little extra surreal. In my world, 2023 has seen so much change and many happy occasions with lots to celebrate. I look back and smile. We just finished our first year at a new firm. Talk about change! But, with a wonderful, exciting …
There is something very special about New York City during holiday season. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, something in the air says holiday and special times. The air just feels different. The streets are crowded, the streets and stores are lit and decorated and restaurants are buzzing. I have not been in NYC for the last few weeks (I d …
I spent most of my Thanksgiving feeling blessed and grateful. This past weekend, we were able to spend time with both of our children. For those of you with grown children, you know that can be a feat of epic proportions. These days, spending time together requires thoughtful planning since we are all in different cities and on different coasts …
On my work from home days, I try very hard to tell myself to stand up, take a walk, get outside – even for just a few minutes. Yet these days, I am failing. Just too busy, which is not a complaint but sometimes an interference. Any tips out there Gotham friends? How do you make sure that you take a healthful break during the day?
We have a new tradition – Rosh Hashanah in Lynchburg. Why, you ask? Because when the children can’t come to you, you go to the children – in time to make lots of brisket. When my son shared on the day before our travels that he had not even scoped out a brisket to buy yet, I was nervous. Here at home, I have my brisket in the freezer at leas …
Well, sort of. Growing up, the day after Labor Day always meant the end of summer and signaled a sharp turn towards fall. Most years, truth be told, I’ve been ready. Don’t get me wrong. I am a huge fan of summer but I also very much look forward to all of the changes in season. This year, however, I am not ready and calling a “do-over”. …
I hope you all enjoyed the long Memorial Day weekend and took advantage of sunshine and the start of summer. I also hope you had a minute to stop and think about someone in your world who served, or perhaps is currently serving, our country. For those of you who remember Debbie Lindner (who was with Gotham as our Director for many years), she ne …
Shhhhh, don’t tell my mom. With Mother’s Day coming up, my sister and I put our heads together to come up with a meaningful gift for mom. She’s had a rough time lately and we were hoping to come up with something that might give her a lift. I think we did or at least I hope so. Have you seen a Skylight frame? It is basically a digital frame t …
I am. But I have surprised myself. I really thought I would be back in stores this holiday season but I still find myself drawn to online options. Don’t get me wrong. I did spend some time in stores this past weekend (masks fully in use) but I found myself back to looking at online sales by the time I was home. Are you shopping yet? Have y …
Every year, on this very same day one of my close friends reminds me of a photo of our boys together in Kindergarten. It is from the elementary school Thanksgiving celebration. They are both proudly wearing their hand made turkey costumes and smiling broad smiles – smiles which screamed “Mom take that picture already.” Both of those boys are ab …
Years past, I scheduled the day off every Halloween. Trick-or-treating was always a highlight. Our neighborhood used to swarm with kids and we loved being part of the swarm. I remember Jaclyn’s first Halloween. We literally had to teach her how to trick-or treat. She thought the idea was that after collecting candy from a house, she was suppos …
No, I am not trying to rush time away. To the contrary, I would like time to slow down just a little. I read a news article the other day relating to the supply chain issues being faced in so many industries. The premise of the article was to encourage readers to start their holiday shopping now. I’m sorry, it’s barely October. I haven’t even …
Still? It is January 8 and I am still wishing people a Happy New Year. Are you? At what point does it no longer feel right to be extending that greeting? Is January 15 a good time to stop? Halfway through the first month of the year. I'm not really sure. Well, happy new year! This could be the last time I am going to say that until 202 …
As we all wake up today, it is the start of a new year — kind of like a new beginning. Think about your first day of high school, first day of college, first date, new job, birth of your first or second child . . . So many things happen in our lives that start a new cycle of life. That’s how I feel about January 1st every year. There …
Here in the middle of the winter, we look for a White Christmas. A cold brisk day with some snow to encourage Santa and the reindeer on his sleigh. The season is noted by beautifully decorated trees visible to passersby. My daughter just came back from Australia where it is the middle of the summer. A balmy 105 degrees just before she left …
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