As the gardner in my house, I've learned a few things. Digging in the dirt is theraputic I love to trim trees and bushes but don't like cleaning up Weeds are the freeloaders of the garden world It's amazing how resilient plants are, especially weeds Gardening can be really tiring and tough on the back It feels like I'm contributing to a greener …
When I was a boy, Mickey Mantle was my favorite baseball player. Truth be told he was my boyhood Idol and he wore #7 (as a Rookie he wore #6, but that's a story for another blog). He was the Yankees "Key Man" (last 3 letters of his first name and first 3 letters of his surname).All these years later, I am still a die hard Yankee fan (short for Fa …
A few weeks ago, at a joint meeting of the Bandit and Health and Longevity groups, I reported on upcoming events and June 4th cocktails at the TWA Hotel at Kennedy Airport. I described the iconic former TWA terminal and, as I looked around the table at my fellow Gothamites, commented that the visit would be nostalgic for some and history for others …
Making the move from the City with its bright lights, noise, and crowds to a urban residential neighborhood where I can see the stars, hear the sounds of birds singing songs I’ve never heard before, was a wonderful opportunity for change. Neither here nor there is better – they’re just different. I still have parks that offer an opportunity …
It seems fitting on Memorial Day when I am writing my blog to remember both my dad and my husband’s dad. Much to my mother’s chagrin, my dad enlisted. It was the tail end of the Korean War but he wanted to serve his country. Mom wasn’t his wife yet but they had pledged their lives to each other and off he went. It is hard to imagine what it …
When did canned fish, other than tuna fish, become chic? As a kid I loved canned sardines. Not the ones canned in tomato sauce (ick), the basic sardines canned in olive oil. But I never, ever, brought them to school for lunch. The most notable reason was, probably, the smell. But I also was afraid that the other kids would make fun of me for lik …
A June at Madison Square Garden just shy of five decades ago was the last time I saw this band live in concert. I won a lottery then. You needed to mail in a self-addressed stamped envelope to get an opportunity to purchase. Oh how times have changed. You just need to get on the right presale list, sign on to your Ticketmaster or LiveNation acco …
Here's a sign that indicates you're in a nice town. Imagine driving along when you notice a digital traffic sign posts the your speed blinks "Too fast...Slow Down." Instead of continuing to post your speed as you slow down, this nice sign flashes a cheerful "Thank You!" as your speed matches the limit. What a pleasant interaction. I'm happy th …
This past Sunday, Gotham and Jason Greenberg presented its 8th, the first in person since the pandemic, Battle of the Bands competition at Gothamite William Skody's Club Groove in the heart of Greenwich Village on fabled Macdougal Street. 5 bands competed and, truth be told, I was not neutral, as I was pulling for Counterproductive: Ruby Klein, le …
It took only a few days after the candidate won her primary for me to start getting email solicitations from her. Soon, I expect, I’ll be getting text messages from her. And she’s a candidate from another state who I could never vote for.I’ve been offered the chance to speak to the President and be flown to a special meeting with him and the First …
One of the things I love the most about Gotham is the plethora of options available to follow one’s passions and express oneself, that ventures well beyond business networking! Friday happy hours, cocktail parties in the TWA terminal at JFK airport, pizza crawls, golf, bowling, Yankees at Mets games at Citifield, softball, sports blogs, “Gotha …
Have any? I’m starting to think about the summer and wondering where we might run for a quick weekend or two. No big plans in our future, I’m afraid, but a quick getaway or two sounds nice. Where have you visited recently for a quick trip? Maybe I will get an idea from you.
I sat last week in my doctor’s waiting room for over an hour waiting to be seen (why doctors can keep people waiting for over an hour is the subject of another blog). During that time, I watched people coming and going. Checking in immediately before me was a young woman to see the doctor. Accompanying the young woman was her mother, obviously the …
You may already heard about it. Read about it (Friday’s blogger blogged about it two days ago.). Listened to it. Maybe you were there. All I know is I keep humming this song (see the title of this blog.). From a LP of the same name some 55 years old. A really good one. Most people think of “Down By the River” or “Cowgirl in the Sand.” Neil Young an …
In the tradition of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, I woke up with the songs of birds outside my window, traveled a great distance, and braved the wilds of my kitchen. I hunted by foraging through the dense jungle of my refrigerator and the vast plain of my pantry. Armed with only my hands and arms, I gathered the ingredients, skillfully avoidi …
