I spend an inordinate amount of time on social media. Be it ESPN (to get scores or follow games), Facebook and Instagram to play my games, eg, picture Bingo twice a day, Lexulous to play Scrabble with many or, most of all, X (I much prefer the Twitter monicker) which Corey first turned me on to. X is my instant news break and not always reliable s …
With the invasion of the Spotted Lantern Fly, the expression “ I wouldn’t harm a fly!” is being turned on its head.I am one who, literally, wouldn’t harm a fly. Routinely I’ll capture a bug or spider in the house and release it outside.With the first news of the invasion of the Spotted Lantern Fly in our area and the potential devastation caused by …
3 or 4 times in the past month or two i had walked to the mailbox on my corner and sent out a few things only to find out they had never been delivered. Its happened multiple times. Is my local mail team screwing it up? I can understand if it happened once randomly but its been a few times that something wasn't delivered. Is my local mail team losi …
With the onset of that part of our summer where we are watching our grand puppy, our small screen choices have literally come into view. Most of our binging choices are on hiatus (with the exception of The Bear) and so we are looking for some suggestions. We only have a few episodes left of The Bear (with review to come later). Our list of bi …
It seems that every four years there is a story of heartbreak at the Olympics. This year it is the story of Jordan Chiles, the American gymnast. After completing her individual floor exercise Chiles was in fifth place. The apparent winner of the bronze medal was the Romanian gymnast, Ana Barbosu. Within minutes, everything seemed to change. Chile …
First off, I thank my friend, architect and Gotham GREEN® co-chair, Josh Zinder for pinch-hitting in this space for me last week. Shelly and I attended a Pythian Supreme Lodge Convention in Roanoke, Virginia, Monday through Thursday where good friend and Gotham Queens member Craig Shink got elected and installed as Supreme Master of Arms (If all p …
Mother Nature’s rule is absolute, and let's be honest—we humans don’t stand a chance. Have you watched the news this week? She’s got the ultimate power to command oceans, mountains, and skies. We may build walls, tunnels, and protection for our towns and cities, but one good storm and boom—we are underwater from a tropical store (cue Debby) We …
As follow up to my recent "Taking Credit" blog, where I declared I no longer need to take credit for what has blossomed from a suggestion or idea, I need to add that, nonetheless, an important ingredient of social intercourse is feedback. Feedback is follow-up/response to one's suggestion or idea. By responding one acknowledges receipt and inform …
We recently went to the gift show (Shoppe Object) on the never-ending search for Refined Finds.What surprised me was the number of vendors offering writing supplies and encouraging writing. Notebooks, papers, cards, pens and pencils. All dedicated to getting thoughts from the mind through the arm, hand and fingers to whomever. Whether for introspec …
I am struck with more than the usual traveling fears. My fears normally center around my clients being taken care of? Missing a deadline while out of the office for an extended time. Are my employees overworked trying to cover for me? How is my 100.9 year old mother-in-law going to fare while we are gone? The normal white noise that all self emp …
Last night I attended Gotham’s Dinner Group meeting at Bobby Van’s. The one word that comes to mind is – wow. The room was literally packed with more than 25 members and guests there for the same reason – to make new friends, help one another and make good connections along the way. As everyone took their turn around the table, I kept thinking – …
Entertainment, to me, has recently been dominated by an onslaught of prequels and sequels. “Young Sheldon,” the prequel to “The Big Bang Theory,” just ended it’s run. There is currently, “And Just Like That,” the sequel to “Sex and The City,” and “The House of Dragons,” the prequel to “Game of Thrones.” While the prequel/sequel phenomena seem …
In the dog days of summer, I went to Montana to fish in the Madison, Yellowstone, and Beaverhead rivers. On the third day of amazing fishing my guide helped me hit the Montana Grand Slam and caught all 4 species in the Yellowstone watershed Whitefish, Rainbow trout, my first ever Cutthroat trout, and my personal best Brown trout. All in the longes …
Over the last couple of weekends I've been traveling the highways and backroads of NY. It's quite enjoyable on the back roads, passing farms of corn and soybeans in different stages of growth, the big swoops of numerous windmills, and the cows and animals serving our population. However, on the highways, the amount of pieces of tires is astonishi …
I am presently recovering from my second, lifetime, case of Covid and the unpleasant experience warrants a cautionary blog. Last Wednesday night, after burning the candle at both ends for too long, I ventured into the city for our annual rooftop (thank you Sylvie) New York Health & Aging Summer meeting. I hitched a ride with Ben Geizhals alon …
