It will be a year tomorrow that I euphemistically got "hit by a bus." (If you're interested in reading about it click here.) A lot has changed for me during this time and it's too easy to look back and relive the trauma. However, when I reflect, I think of a moment in the hospital that was very special. It was in the afternoon around 1p and the …
Movement is defined as an act of changing physical location or position or of having things changed. Also as a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social or artistic ideas. In this time of great social, economic, artistic and political movements I want to protest a mostly involuntary movement which effects society …
Sometimes there are things that are right before your eyes, but you never notice. Or you never realize what you're looking at...or exactly what it means. Also, you're never too old to learn something new. That's how I felt a few months ago when I learned that the little gas pump symbol on your car's dashboard has a little arrow that tells you wh …
I was talking to another Gothamite, the wonderful Sonia Saleh, about what Gotham means to us and how we view it. We came up with the concept of Gotham as Playground. Not to belittle the all the great work that is done within the Gotham Tribe, a playground to me is a place to try out new ideas, engage with like minded (and not-so-like-minded) people …
OK, but I’m still sleepy! I know that hour adds sunlight at the end of the day. I know that hour means summertime is just around the corner. I know that hour means I am one step closer to both of my children being home together at least for a little while. But, really, adjusting to the time change means waiting to enjoy all of those positi …
I recently blogged about a medical procedure I had to endure-nine needle biopsies into my neck while I was awake and laid perfectly still-because I did not initially listen to my doctor. Prior to undergoing the procedure I reached out to fellow blogger Cayce Crown-without telling her why-and questioned her about meditation. Knowing what I was about …
A need for secrecy absolutely barred this subject for blogging last week. A day before my daughter would travel home, Marisa shared an email with her mom and dad, brother and a cousin. She admonished us not to post on Facebook about her impending plans or presence upon arrival. Marisa kept secret her plans to attend a bridal shower on the date o …
It's Saturday morning and I woke up with a smile and a warm feeling. No I was not in the shower, nor was it from the sun streaming in the windows, I was just walking down the stairs to write my blog. I realized that my feeling was a result of having all my children in my house at the same time. It might seem funny to some, but being under one roo …
My work cohort and/or Assistant is Dana Zarro (née Crohn). We have been together since the early 1970s. See photo above of us back in the day. We Lifers have lots in common. Not the least of which is that we are both Left handed and love dogs (although I came to that later than she). You may be familiar with Dana as Gotham's new member applic …
There is no doubt that the picture accompanying this blog is worth a thousand words. It is a picture of my mother holding her newest great grandson a few days ago. Four generations in a single picture. (Yes, although not immediately visible, I am in that chain from my mother to my grandson.) It is a beautiful picture. One that I will cherish foreve …
I'm writing this on Tuesday March 8, which is International Women's Day. Started in the early 1900's, it is still necessary to have a day to recognize and honor women over 100 years later... From Wiki: In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards women for their econom …
“Traditional” gender roles have been swirling in my mind this week. My daughter needed a semi surgical procedure this week and, for several practical reasons, such as he is a doctor and the date worked better into his schedule, my husband brought her to the doctor’s office and I went to work. The fact that my husband is, technically, her step fath …
Twice a week I go to court. Not unusual for an attorney but not that kind of venue. It may surprise some folks but I get together with some good guys Saturday mornings and Tuesdays eves to play ball; we play full court basketball over two hours. Mostly it includes men of a certain age; a few younger, and sometimes a few younger ones (a son and st …
Here's something new for you to do this weekend. If you have an iPhone, here's a list of questions and statements to ask/say to Siri. She has quite a sense of humor. Maybe Norm can book her for some events :) Or is she the next Friar? Or do I have too much time on my hands ;) What is zero divided by zero? When is the world going to end? (If you'r …
If you like good music (yeah, yeah), mark Sunday, April 17th on your calendar. No Arthur Conley but still some sweet sounds. On that day, the 4th annual Gotham Battle of the Bands® takes place at the iconic Rock venue Cafe Wha? (Thank you Make A Difference Group Co-Chair William Skody for making available his world famous venue) in the heart of …
