On Sunday morning I was awakened ultra early by a call from a friend alerting me that the water had been turned off in my neighborhood and advising I buy bottled water. It got me thinking about water, our most taken for granted natural resource. Pictured are some of the ways water benefits our body. Let's just say we can't live without it. And …
To all of our friends in warmer climates:I’ve always suspected that the happiness of those in Florida is inversely proportional to the weather in New York.Is it true ?
One of the things that attracted me to moving to Florida was the fortunate ability to live off the water. My house backs up to a canal that is just off the Banana River in Merritt Island, Florida. I grew up in Brooklyn on an ocean block where every Sunday in the summer, my dad would take my brothers and I to Manhattan Beach. The water was just a ha …
Is anyone out there in Gotham land just a little frustrated with their LIRR commute (like me)? I think I’m lucky – and even I am complaining. For years, our office was on the east side and I watched as construction tore up the streets to bring a shiny new terminal for the LIRR within just a few blocks of my office. Fast forward, and as if timed …
I recently visited Italy. We had elected, while we were there, to take a food tour with a local guide. I always enjoy these experiences because you generally get a real insight into the country’s culture. When the guide confirmed with us the night before the tour, she told us not to eat breakfast as that would be our first stop. When we met up wi …
I enjoy driving. My vehicle offers amenities; most important beyond a safe vehicle include the sun roof and cars to my entire musical library. The makes for an enjoyable experience, barring traffic conditions. And that gets to the point: the so many drivers who make driving a less enjoyable. if you do any of this, please stop: *racing *weavin …
I visited a client yesterday in Orangeburg NY. The meeting was at noon and the drive from my office was about 75 minutes. Nice ride. The meeting ended at 3p and the drive back was 2 + hours. I had forgotten how much traffic there is around here. I still love to drive but I will think about the time I make appointments in the future.
Recently, I have started describing myself as a "significant nobody". It's not for nothing that I come by this moniker. Yes, I was Treasurer of the Friars Club for 10 years, senior partner of a labor and employment firm for many many years and cofounder of Gotham City Networking, but that all came to a resounding end last Fall. At that time our …
We were returning to the U.S. and going through passport control. We have Global Entry. As we approached the terminals with cards in hand, we were advised to put away the cards and simply smile to the screen.The symbol spun for a bit and then a big check mark appeared and we were instructed to move on. As we approached the passport officer, she gre …
Every day you wake up is a GOOD DAY! Every bone you are thrown has some value. Every pat on the back (in Musha's case, head) is given with love or admiration, be grateful. Every day should end with appreciation of what you were given the grace to experience. Woof Woof
Women have been on the frontlines of change, literally, forever. Throughout history, women have dreamed of change and opened doors to opportunity. Women fill our ranks as innovators, entrepreneurs, essential workers, heads of family and more. Women’s History Month kicked off again on March 1. We get here every year but for some reason, this …
I joined Instagram several years ago when I wanted to see what my children were posting. Initially, I only followed my children and my very close friends. Over the years, I have slowly increased the people I follow. First it was news organizations, journalists, and political commentators that I enjoy reading. Then I added a few celebrities and c …
No secret how proud Shelly and I are proud of our children (and our daughter in law too). When we gathered last night for dinner I toasted Jonathan and Marisa for their recent achievement. This weekend I tweeted (see pic upper right)-- twice, last night and Friday -- about proud parent moments: Jonathan -- published again -- this time in Studi …
It may be the pendulum has swung too far. The words "Trigger Warning" now do the opposite of what they were intended for. There is evidence that trigger warnings may harm the very population they intend to help. A Harvard study involving 451 trauma survivors, published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science in 2020, found that trigger warn …
My 16 year old grandson Shawn visited us last week and he let it be known that he was learning to play the guitar. Amazingly, he was soon peppered with all sorts of offers of stringed instruments: ukuleles on up through acoustics to electric with amp. Even a steel guitar. Of course he jammed. We did not plan it and just marveled at the burgeoni …
