How do I know? It’s not because the weather is warm and the flowers are starting to bloom. It’s not because the smell of grass has taken over from the smell of snow. Yes, snow does have a smell. It’s surely not because our percentage of meals on the grill has escalated. It is because baseball is on the television in my house all the time – …
I went looking for some photos recently. I wanted to share some memories from when my kids were young with a friend. When I use the word “share” however, it isn’t intended in the context of social media. I really wanted to sit at a table with old photos, stroll down memory lane, and physically give some to a friend. But when I started …
I have blogged many times over the years about social media, Facebook and related medium. Most of those posts have been about personal social media use. Here is my question for today. Do you use social media to help promote your business? If so, what have you found to be effective or ineffective? Inquiring minds want to know.
I think about the lessons that we have imparted to our children. Work hard and accept responsibility, be considerate and show your love of others, embrace the elephants in your life, speak out if you see injustice, make a difference in the world around you, clean up after yourself, and on and on. Over the past few weeks, I am convinc …
Social media groups that is -- an amazing resource if you are prepared to embrace it. Facebook groups offer communities bonded around commonalities. There are Moms Groups, vacation groups, and food groups. Group members who are perfect strangers become friends in the presence of the rest of the community. It’s quite the phenomenon. …
Today’s storm doesn’t look as if it is going to be as bad as initially predicted, at least here in New York. But with this being the third storm in two weeks, I’m asking this question – are we done yet? I am ready for the spring. Ready to put away my heavy winter coat, ready to open windows, ready to walk outside. So this morning I am sayin …
In 1957, the LIRR created the image of “Dashing Dan” intended to personify its slogan, “The Route of the Dashing Commuter.” Dan was well dressed holding his hat with one hand as he ran to catch his train. Dan lasted on his own until around 1963 when Dashing Dottie was introduced, complete with high heels, skirt and handbag. The introduction …
Over the past few days, amidst funeral plans, vigils and protests, we have seen the children, really young adults, of Parkland, Florida raise their voices. They accuse the adults of having blood on their hands. With passion and strong articulate words, they speak of change they want to, better said demand to, see. They ask, can our politicians …
I was reminiscing with a friend the other day about how much food played a part in our respective childhoods. So many of my memories circle back to something having to do with food. Whether it was a special restaurant or a special recipe, the food theme was prevalent. For example, anyone remember Cooky’s Steak Pub? It was a favorite evening …
Over the last few days, the stock market has taken a tumble. I have lost count of the number of commentators advising investors not to panic, to stay the course, think long term. But I’ve also heard just ordinary people talking about being afraid of losing their savings. Last night on the LIRR, two commuters behind me were talking about chan …
There is something about old friends that well, just doesn’t get old. I had dinner tonight with a friend I haven’t seen in a long time. Nothing wrong, just busy times of life for both of us. But, when someone has been around in your life for that long, the conversation kind of just picks up where it left off. I highly recommend reaching out …
I had the experience the other evening of meeting someone new but having the gnawing feeling that we had met before. I was certain that we had never met, but something just felt too familiar. Maybe it was the tone of a voice, a look, I’m not sure. When it all came clear to me, I realized that this new acquaintance was the spitting image of …
Yesterday my son hit the send button for the last time. That is, he applied to the last college on his list. We had a little party. Now we are in the waiting game as the schools make their decisions over the next few weeks and months. A nerve-wracking time but actually kind of freeing. At this moment, as a high school senior he has do …
I read an announcement yesterday that my gym decided to remove cable news from the viewing choices. The theory is that the news stations contain negative content, contrary to a healthy way of life. Those are not my words. Simply, I object. Cable news is often my draw at the gym. I switch back and forth between stations, taking in contrary inte …
I know it’s winter, but until recently it hadn’t really felt that way. I wasn’t even wearing my real winter coat. But the last week or so in the Northeast has been brutal. So cold that the heating system in the house has to work extra hard to just take the chill out of the air. So cold that the heavy socks come out for sleeping. And so col …
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