Last night, I had the good fortune to visit Gotham’s Young Professionals group led by Sarah Annese. Sitting around the conference room table at HUB International (the home of Gotham’s Michael Zeldes and Young Pro Member Gerald Stoll), I had the pleasure of meeting over 20 members and guests, an eclectic gathering of seasoned professionals, new prof …
A friend’s dad passed away last week. I didn’t really know him -- but just how special this man was in life was literally brought to life at his funeral. At the risk of sounding morbid, this was the nicest funeral service I have ever attended. It went on for close to 90 minutes with speeches starting from the smallest grandchildren up throug …
During rush hour, the commuters’ protocol is simple: head down, find your spot and hold on. Standing on a crowded subway platform, the goal is to make sure you are situated to get on the train and plant your spot. That protocol makes it almost impossible to absorb your surroundings until after the doors on the subway have closed. Last night, I wigg …
Remember the days when handwritten notes were just what you did? You didn’t really think about it. When there was a personal message to convey, it was sent through pen and paper. Think about how often you receive a handwritten note today. Can you count on one hand the number you have received in the last year? I can. I miss the personal touch …
Think of it as “Say Yes to the Dress” meets “Facebook”. Prom season is quickly approaching and hundreds, dare say thousands, of high school seniors are dress shopping. But unlike the days before social media, today the season starts with the creation of the “Prom Group” on Facebook for the solitary purpose of housing photos of the chosen dress wear …
Enough snow, really, enough snow. I don’t know about you but I have had it. Enough with snow boots, digging out cars (well, that’s really my husband’s job but I feel his pain every time), trudging through snow and slush to make it to the LIRR, the list goes on and on. A snow day is great every so often, beautiful and relaxing on a quiet Saturda …
But for some, it is flu season by choice. In its quest to further understand the virus, the NIH is conducting a study of flu sufferers. The catch this time though is that NIH is looking for people to voluntarily become infected. Those who do so will receive a nasal spray laced with the virus – and the then NIH will observe. The reward, you ask? …
Marc Halpert sent me a great article the other day about the new New Haven. He started me thinking about all of the great places to visit that I haven’t seen. Which then started me thinking that with an anniversary approaching, it is time for Bill and I to plan a weekend away. Not too far from New York, maybe a few hours’ drive. If it was summer …
No, I am not suggesting a new Gotham group or outing. But, in New York this week, hundreds of people took the “No Pants Subway Ride”. Here is how it worked, I am told. Get on the subway with a group of people. When the moment is called, drop your pants, act as if nothing is happening – and then watch your fellow subway riders react. This phen …
Well, maybe just for me. As we were driving to dinner on New Year’s Eve, I turned to my family and reminded them that I was once again expecting everyone to share a resolution as the evening progressed. I have long been a fan of resolutions and in general, setting goals. I believe that saying it out loud has much to do with making it happen. Al …
One component of the Affordable Care Act in the news these days is a requirement that vending machines display the calorie count for each of the items available for sale. The idea is that knowledgeable consumers will consume fewer calories, curbing an epidemic of obesity in our country and resulting in lower healthcare costs. The vending machine in …
Instead of calling the police, an Ohio coffee shop held a food drive for a man who stole from the tip jar. A few weeks ago, a man came into the coffee shop, helped himself to the tips and promptly ran out the door. The staff of the coffee shop was moved by the plight of the thief. So, rather than turn him in, in the holiday spirit they started a f …
The moral in the story is that dreams can come true. I am speechless -- not a state I find myself in often. As parents, we watch our children work towards their goals. Sometimes they struggle and fall down. We are proud of their accomplishments but also of the path they took to their achievements. It hasn’t always been an easy or even a straigh …
Have you seen this in the news? A new stunt among teenagers appears to be growing in popularity. The “knockout game” entails attacking people without warning and “winning” is achieved by a quick and violent conclusion. A Pittsburgh teacher collapsed head first onto the ground after becoming a “knockout game” victim. A Brooklyn man was” knocked ou …
Tonight is our annual Holiday party and I am looking forward to seeing all of you there. Our response this year was so fantastic that I am sort of convinced that each and every one of you will actually be there! Tonight we will announce not only our Networkers of the Year and the winners of our Summer of Giving but also the recipient of our Red B …
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