That is how I spent Friday night – with friends after a good meal. Last week, Laurel (Scarr-Konel for those you who might now know) invited us to a concert – Kool & The Gang, with opening acts by The Spinners and Average White Band. We had no plans that night. Who will agree with my that sometimes spontaneity is best? I haven’t been to We …
Do you have a dog? I don’t – but I am completely obsessed with my grand puppy, Hudson Schess. I learned last week that we share a last name, well at least for day care, and I am even his emergency contact. Bill and I were on our way back from a fun afternoon at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park (well, fun for me – I’m not sure how much for Bill) w …
On a school bus in Michigan, a 13 year old student was engrossed in conversation with his friends when he noticed the bus driver was not feeling well. In a split second, this young student hopped into action and when the bus driver passed out at the wheel, reached in to put his foot on the brake and grabbed the steering wheel. A crisis averted …
Jury duty that is. Last week it was time to fulfill that dreaded jury duty requirement. I had taken advantage of putting it off once but my time was up. I had reluctantly cleared my calendar for the week and planned to be able to work remotely as much as possible. The system actually worked really well and with greater efficiency than frankly …
I know this is going to sound a little crazy – but I attended the nicest funeral yesterday. My cousin’s mom passed a few days ago at the age of 91. She lived a full life, filled with energy and absolute devotion to her husband and family. And then there were the stories, hilarious stories, right until the day she died. The funeral servi …
Many of us have been at this for a long time. Many of us are just getting started. Many of us who have been at this for a long time, are really just getting started or perhaps getting started with something new. I am talking about business development, of course. Across the span of our professions, we have all learned some tips, regardless o …
It has been very busy in my world and that is not a complaint. But, I did observe recently that I have not had a full on day off in a long time. Truth be told, I can’t really remember when that last day was. And so, here comes the daydreaming. These days, what would that day look like? It could be a day of watching movies in pajamas and sl …
Mondays and Fridays are remote days in my world. Through the winter, on those days I would settle in bright and early with a tall cup of coffee and yes, fuzzy slippers. Once the computer was turned on, there has been very little distraction – maybe lunch, because you all know how much I enjoy a good meal. Now, on my remote days I find myself lo …
You know who you are, and we all have them. At least, I wish for everyone to be blessed with those friends. Those are the friends that are just happy to see, or hear from, you – no expectations or demands. Those are the friends with whom you share real memories, sometimes of significant life events, sometimes of something silly, and often of th …
Is anyone out there in Gotham land just a little frustrated with their LIRR commute (like me)? I think I’m lucky – and even I am complaining. For years, our office was on the east side and I watched as construction tore up the streets to bring a shiny new terminal for the LIRR within just a few blocks of my office. Fast forward, and as if timed …
Women have been on the frontlines of change, literally, forever. Throughout history, women have dreamed of change and opened doors to opportunity. Women fill our ranks as innovators, entrepreneurs, essential workers, heads of family and more. Women’s History Month kicked off again on March 1. We get here every year but for some reason, this …
No, not the song. Although the song does bring back memories of performing at Gotham’s Talent Show many years ago. As I write this, I am looking out my window watching the first blanket of snow all winter. It is just beautiful. Clean, soft snowflakes covering the street, the cars, the plants. I am not sure I will feel the same way in the mor …
I remember getting all dirty with newsprint. I kept wipes in my bag so that when the train pulled into Penn Station I could clean away all evidence of newspaper. These days instead, I browse. I read parts of the NY Times in the app on my phone. For a period of time, I did the same with Newsday. I read the NY Times Cooking section. And then …
I had a doctor’s visit today. All fine, just a regularly scheduled checkup. I have been using this particular physician for close to twenty years. Each visit feels like we are catching up with each other. Before ever talking about anything medical a whole conversation transpires. What’s new? How has your year been? How are the kids? Did …
This was the conversation in our house recently. Did your academic schooling prepare you to practice your chosen profession or craft? So far, the answer is maybe a little. My answer was that law school did not teach me how to practice law but it did teach me how to think and to write, in the end core qualities to practice the profession. …
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