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 …
Sidney Rosen passed away last weekend, a day after his 92nd birthday. Many in our Gotham family had met Sidney over the years as he accompanied my mother to Gotham events. Mom and Sidney had twelve wonderful years together -- sharing their love, companionship, friends and families. They both grew and blossomed over those years. There ought to be a …
It's March, let's get back on the humanity track. Renee Rabinowitz is a new hero. Time for more changes. From the NY Times/Uriel Sinai: JERUSALEM — RENEE RABINOWITZ is a sharp-witted retired lawyer with a Ph.D. in educational psychology, who escaped the Nazis in Europe as a child. Now she is about to become a test case in the battle over religion a …
I very distinctly remember opening my first bank account. I was probably ten years old. It came with a small, crisp book that recorded in stacked type my first ten dollar deposit. I was so excited and held that passbook proudly. Each time I visited the bank with another deposit, I actively watched my deposits grow. My passbook became historic …
I originally joined Facebook as a means of “spying” on my children’s activities, i.e. looking at all the pictures of them holding the infamous red cups. I then started enjoying it as a means of reconnecting with old friends and learned how to use it for networking. Currently, I am beginning to see another benefit of social media, as a means of ga …
There is a prayer said every day during the Shacharis (morning) prayer service that goes like this: "Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who fashioned man with wisdom, and created within him many openings and many cavities. It is obvious and known before Your Throne of Glory that if but one of them were to be ruptured or but one …
I haven't exercised for almost a year and just started it again last Tuesday with my trainer a 22 year old nice guy. Since I'm not allowed to work as hard as I used to the begining sessions have been using my body weight, which is more than enough. What I used to think was too easy is now hard work. And to boot the gym has lovely large mirrors …
It might sound innocent or simplistic, but I really like nice people. I know them when I experience them and, sadly, they are kinda rare to be found. Genuinely nice people stoke me up and make me feel good and I want to share the feeling and do everything for them and, hopefully, them for me. It's like old time panning for gold. When one turn …
While we were in Hawaii recently, we were told that there is no word for “hate” in the Hawaiian language. I am not sure whether it's true. But we heard it several times. Nevertheless, the notion that there is no word for “hate” in a language is a beautiful thing. Imagine (with a nod to John Lennon) a culture developing without the need to find a …
I had the great good fortune to be asked by the Gotham Gods to be an ongoing writer for the Gotham Gazette. I was asked to write about LOVE in Gotham. So I reached out to five Gothamites by email about being featured in the story. The email listed in their Gotham profile. Crickets. Then, I called all five. First one, so enthusiastic, so sorry they …
I did not – did you? Two weeks ago I had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion at the 8th Annual Yale Women’s Leadership Conference. (This was quite the proud mama moment since my daughter was part of the organizing team for this conference – but I digress). My panel was called “21st Century Women in Law and Government” and consist …
I recently took a trip to California. As there was some rain in the forecast, I brought along a raincoat. I purchased this particular raincoat on clearance at Lord and Taylor. It is very dark green with black faux leather sleeves and belt. (Yes, Cindy and Riva, I bought it during one of our lunches). It has become a favorite of mine as it …
Technology continues to intrigue me. I make no living in the field but it certainly help me in terms of efficiency, access to the information I keep and need, getting my thoughts out there, advocating for my clients and pushing back quickly when the need arises to challenge policies, programs, and proposals. I also find it useful to promote my …
When Reilly Flaherty came home from a Wilco concert in Brooklyn he realized he’d lost his wallet. I know...not unusual. However, the really interesting part happened a bit later. “Two weeks later, this crazy envelope just shows up,” said Flaherty. The letter read “Dear Reilly Flaherty, I found your wallet and your driver’s license. Had your add …
Recently I experienced a funeral at Pinelawn National Cemetery on a freezing, desolate, snowy day. The deceased was a Navy veteran and he was honored with a military funeral. The casket was draped by a flag of large Stars and Stripes. A Naval bugler blew forlorn taps away from the casket and into the swirling wind. Once Day Was Done the two s …
