Last night started the celebration of the Jewish New Year. We say L’Shanah Tova to wish others a good year. For me this night has always been about family and food with lots of tradition folded in. We start with apples dipped in honey to symbolize the hope for a sweet and fruitful new year. From there we move on to a menu so packed that it cou …
A few weeks back, Bill and I had dinner with some new friends. We were all just getting to know each other. When one shared about her children, my first question was – where do your children live? A little while later we both laughed at my perspective. Both of my grown children live in far away states. Air travel is definitely required. (Well …
We had such a nice Father’s Day weekend. It started with a “surprise” visit from our son and his fiancé, continued with lots of family time and a super great gift from our daughter (hint – there is a Dad Joke theme in my house). And of course, lots of good food. It ended with an annual family gathering we have been enjoying for more years than I …
Happy Memorial Day everyone! As I write my blog this Monday evening and get ready to post for your Tuesday morning read, I am reflecting on the start of summer. While technically not official for a few more weeks, my deck is already set up and this weekend we completed the annual trip to Costco to indulge in the parade of the potted flowers. The …
This year, none of my kids was able to make it home for Mother’s Day. That’s ok. Don’t get me wrong – I missed them terribly and look forward to each and every time we can be together and hopefully soon. But when they are “grown and flown” that gets harder. My lesson learned “presence isn’t always the present”. All of my children (including m …
I saw a news story the other day fitting of the season. Once a year, a group of friends goes on an excursion together. They pick a different local restaurant and make a reservation for lunch or dinner. It takes about three weeks to pick just the right restaurant and usually about ten friends join this annual tradition. Each agrees to bring …
We are headed towards those few weeks a year when the world actually does slow down. This year, we have vowed to really take advantage of at least a few days. Don’t get angry with me – but I am actually hoping for just a little snow. Not enough to shut things down or interfere with travel. But just enough to enjoy that feeling opening my …
As I write my blog, I am looking forward to our holiday extravaganza. Every year, we come together to celebrate, applaud our new connections and friends, and toast to a year well done. This year will be no exception. We are in a new location with a new excitement. It has been quite a year in our little network we call Gotham. We have grown …
Holiday shopping seems to start earlier and earlier every year. Just around Halloween this year, I started to notice that the 2024 holiday season had already begun. Really? Is next year's season going to start at Labor Day? I am not convinced that I mind the early appearance of the end-year holidays. I like festive. And we have so many fa …
It is that time of year when things slow down, and people take time off. With that, the topic of conversation often turns to vacation. Are you taking any vacation this summer, people might ask? This year, my answer is different. My vacations are coming to me. If you spend any time with me at all, you know that my children currently live far …
It seems fitting on Memorial Day when I am writing my blog to remember both my dad and my husband’s dad. Much to my mother’s chagrin, my dad enlisted. It was the tail end of the Korean War but he wanted to serve his country. Mom wasn’t his wife yet but they had pledged their lives to each other and off he went. It is hard to imagine what it …
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?
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