In 2012, the USDA estimated that Americans ate an average of 52.3 pounds of beef, 57.4 pounds of chicken, and 43.5 pounds of pork, per person. Vegetarians, about 5% of the US population, do not eat meat (including poultry and seafood). Vegetarians say that eating meat can harm you, waste resources, cause deforestation, and create pollution. They of …
Last week Thomas Berger, most famous for his novel "Little Big Man", died at the age of 89. While reading his obituary I was intrigued by another oh his books entitled "Changing The Past" (1989) In which a man gets to go back in time to the forks in his road and take the other path.Wow, what a concept!What would you do? I must admit that I am at …
I may have to stop second-guessing my GPS. I recently was instructed by my GPS to take what seemed to me to be a roundabout way to get on a nearby highway. Ignoring the GPS suggestion, I took my more-direct route and was shocked into humble reality when I saw that my “more-direct” route was snarled in stop and go traffic. As I wound my way thro …
The information highway has thrust upon us an onslaught of propoganda. It used to be that the propoganda was contained by the radio, TV, newspapers or billboards and focused on politics and selling soft drinks. Now with the advent of social media, we are awash with outrage 24/7. We are constantly being manipulated to formulate an opinion on ever …
If you are on Long Island and read the story, it happened Sunday afternoon at the pool at Syosset-Woodbury Park. 44 years old and in his prime, leaving his wife and two children. A tragic ending to the life of a colleague and friend. A smart, generous person who knew how to connect with people; not to mention, a really good lawyer. I know that t …
With all the unhappy events that are in the news recently, I wanted to take a moment to write a short blog about a fun topic. And, of course, one that’s summer appropriate. So, here’s the question: Ice cream; are you a vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry person? And, of course the follow-up question, soft serve or hard ice cream? I am a v …
I am at the age when my adult children complain about me the way I used to complain about my parents. We have some of the same types of discussions and even disagreements my parents and I had thirty years ago. It reminds me of a Abraham Lincoln story. He was in court representing a client one afternoon arguing a case. The judge asked Lincoln i …
Think wearable art is cool...now in addition to Google Glass, an Indian company is going to start selling shoes that sync up with a smartphone app that uses Google maps and vibrates to tell you where to turn. Just tell your phone where you want to go and then you can leave it in your pocket because the buzzing in your left or right shoe will lead t …
Last Friday night the partners of the firm went to Rao's for some special after hours fun. Why "Where's Waldo"? Because my 4 law partners are female as is our Office Manager and my life (wife) partner. So see if you can find Waldo in the above picture of my law and life partners. For sure, the staff and patrons at Rao's regarded me as the lucky m …
The Gay Head Lighthouse in Aquinnah on the westernmost tip of Martha’s Vineyard is being moved inland. The historic lighthouse, which has stood on its present spot since 1856, is in danger of falling into the sea as the cliffs to its north and west are eroding. By the experts' estimate, the move will keep the Lighthouse safe from the eroding cl …
I won't give my age because that would be indiscreet, 46 (respects to the great Arthur Bach). For as long as I can remember, I have allowed sports to define who I am. It was not a choice or a plan, it started early and just kept rolling. I was not the high school star athlete. I flew under the radar. Captain of the Varsity soccer team, rol …
Following a summertime tradition, last night after dinner Bill and I went for ice cream to our local Carvel. As we were sitting outside, all of a sudden I noticed that we were both quiet. Now, the two girls sitting on the bench next to us were not quiet at all but we were doing that thing – you know, admit it, you do it too. Our ice cream eating e …
One of the only rules for Gotham bloggers, that I am aware of, is that we are supposed to stay away from “political topics.” Understanding the reasons for it, I absolutely agree with this rule. But I find it so difficult to write today without acknowledging the tragedy of Malaysia Flight 17 and the conflict in Israel. Both incidents have made me pr …
Watching the Tour de France, I am thinking of Gino Bartali. Born one hundered years ago, in 1914 in Florence, Bartali is one of the top five bicycle racers of all time. He won the Giro d'Italia in 1936, 1937 and 1946. And won the Tour de France in 1938 and then again after the war in 1948, his most famous victory. It was the largest gap ever be …
No pun intended...or maybe just a little :) Tiger Woods made the cut yesterday in the British Open by making a birdie on the 18th hole. Without that he was a goner for the weekend. It's his first major and only second time playing competitive golf since his back surgery. What impresses me most about him is not his ability to play, but his attit …
