Anyone who knows me at all, knows how important family is in my world. It is not just about those in my immediate circle. I appreciate all family – mine and everyone else’s too. I also appreciate being a student of family. I am always taken with how our ancestors came to be together from generations before. I will tell a story – and one that …
And fantastic! We are great fans of local theatre. Frankly, we are great fans of theatre anywhere. Make it a musical, and we are in heaven. I can pretty much guarantee that we are the singing and swaying couple at most musicals. Recently we went to see A Chorus Line at The Argyle Theatre in Babylon, Long Island. What a wonderful performance. …
Recently, I was privy to the following dilemma. A local mom complained that she sends birthday cards gifts to her grown children, their spouses and her grandchildren every year but over the last number of years there has been no sign of any reciprocation. What should she do was the question of the moment? The universal opinion was to keep send …
Recently, I was privy to the following dilemma. A local mom complained that she sends birthday cards gifts to her grown children, their spouses and her grandchildren every year but over the last number of years there has been no sign of any reciprocation. What should she do was the question of the moment? The universal opinion was to keep send …
I am ready – and if I’m lucky, maybe I will have a little time to read a book. I’m afraid I have to admit I don’t remember the last time I had enough free time to read a whole book. I love to read, but these days tend to read articles, short pieces, magazines, that sort of thing. I am itching now for a good book. And so, its survey time! W …
I grew up with an encyclopedia proudly displayed on the shelves in our den. The World Book – it was olive green with navy blue borders. When a homework assignment needed some information, we turned right to the encyclopedia. During law school, we learned computerized legal research. Yes, learned. Special classes – dedicated terminals. Any l …
Coming out of the pandemic (although I’m not sure we ever really have come out of the pandemic), I’ve learned that I really like my time in the office. The hustle, bustle and plain social nature of being around a group is just plain fun. I am convinced I learn more in the office as well – even at this stage in my career. There is no substi …
When my kids were in nursery school, they were taught to sleep with a spoon under their pillow to bring on a snowy day. As I write this Monday evening, I have decided to sleep with a spoon under my pillow. It has been so long since we have seen any real measure of snow, two years or so if the reporting today had been correct. I miss it. There …
It seemed like a fun idea, and it was. Saturday night we went to see an 80’s cover band. Two full hours of rocking to a playlist that took us back to a very different time – even back to the 70s. A little Bon Jovi, Journey, Van Halen, Culture Club. And then a full eight and one half minutes of Paradise by the Dashboard Light. Were we singing …
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to create a “half glass full” occasion. My son and his girlfriend just returned from a (fantastic) trip to Lima. The problem was that their flight was cancelled and so they had to rebook at the last minute. Add to the story – they live in Lynchburg VA. As my luck would have it, the best flight they could find t …
When my children were in nursery school, they were taught a special trick when the forecast was snow. If you slept with a spoon under your pillow, you were sure to wake up with the streets blanketed in a sea of white – which surely signaled either a delayed start to the school day or even one of those prized snow days. It has been so long since …
It is truly ReMarkable. I like new gadgets. With full disclosure, sometimes I buy a new gadget just because it is new and I’m curious. That is what happened recently but I have been pleasantly surprised. Has anyone indulged in a ReMarkable tablet? This was my most recent splurge. In short, this is an electronic notebook that really feels …
If I have a choice, I choose flying. Driving is fine, but I find my self less and less patient with a long drive. As an alternative to driving, I would most definitely opt for Amtrak. Recently we did a day trip to Wilmington and chose Amtrak over driving, hands down. But if I have the option, I would choose flying first. I am not actually s …
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 …
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