The 2022 Oscars will be broadcast on ABC this Sunday, March 28. The show will be hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes. I am looking forward to hearing the cutting jokes and banter of Schumer and Sykes. Critics have stated that 2022 was a very good year for quality movies. The expansion to 10 films in the best picture category br …
My patience with being patient while waiting to be the patient is waning. Did you get that? How long are you willing to wait for a doctor? These days, my answer is less and less. Of course, sometimes there are emergencies. Frankly, if I were the patient with the emergency I would hope the others in the waiting room would be understanding too. …
Lately, I have come to realize that I rely on my own memory devices more and more. I have begun putting reminders on my office calendar for more nominal events, such as remembering to call a client. Or I will text or email myself a reminder to make the call. In the past I would have depended on my own memory for the lesser crucial events. But now, …
Not talking baseball even though the title channels the first Mets manager and perhaps the greatest Yankee one. The last time we discussed such a number it was 34. For several years before COVID disrupted plans pretty much for all of us, we’d celebrate our anniversary around a show on Broadway or a concert; the last two years the pandemic affected …
I find it fascinating when you are with some people you feel totally drained afterwards but when you are with others, you feel energized. What's that about?
I recently had an interesting conversation with friends about tipping. Before I relate the conversation , it is useful to explain that “tip” is an acronym for To Insure Promptitude and the custom originated in Europe and is traced back to 17th century England. Whatever it’s origins, tipping has become an integral way of life and sustenance in our …
Two weeks ago, this blog was about not looking over at a women on line next to me playing Wordle. A glance and unfair advantage? Cheating?The other evening I was waiting patiently for the curtain to go up at a show we were seeing. As I waited, I was playing Wordle.As I completed a line, a voice next to me cried out “No”.Someone was looking over my …
It is the 50th Anniversary of the release of the movie, “The Godfather.” Sometimes, it all begins with a book. A friend had met Mario Puzo, (the author of the book) at a health spa retreat. She said I have to read the book. And, as I did, it rose to number 1 on the best sellers list. People were even reading it on the subway. I read it and foun …
Two years ago this week, my firm went fully remote. We had been back and forth frantically over the prior two weeks about how to be safe in our office, but by March 13, we were done. We were ahead of the city by a few days. I remember driving down to Maryland to pick up my son from school. It was just about to be spring break for his sophom …
I came down with a cold last week. I knew immediately it was just a cold because my husband had one the week before. And he kindly gave it to me. But in this era of Covid, congestion and coughing raises health concerns to new levels. As soon as I started feeling unwell, I began taking in home Covid tests. I even went to Urgent Care to take a C …
Months ago I expected to draft a blog like this last month. But then that lockout imposed by a clueless commissioner happened. No doubt exists that the collective bargaining agreement reached last week could have been reached without the rancor. Nonetheless this correspondent exudes excitement about the prospect of baseball’s return. I planned to a …
Getting old has side effects and certainly one of them is our joints. I find myself not jumping out of bed in the morning and rising slowly and carefully to acclimate my body to a standing position. That's why this story caught my eye... GWS Auctions, an auction house in California is selling a rare piece of movie memorabilia: the Tin Man …
Last night we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Gotham’s very first meeting. Imagine, our inception was in the previous century!So much good has occurred over those many years. So much business has been generated. So many lifetime friendships inspired. So many have lived our “It’s better to give than receive, but what goes around comes around” …
We were in Aruba last week where mask mandates have been relaxed — leaving decisions to each establishment and individuals. I noticed two signs on entrances: “Masks Requested” and “Masks Required”. “Requested” and “Required” - Two similar words differentiated by a few letters but with such different meaning - literally and philosop …
I saw Ali Stroker, the only performer in a wheelchair to win a Tony Award, shine brightly in concert Saturday. Ali won her Tony in 2019 as best supporting actress in Oklahoma. She has an incredible story. After a car accident, Ali has been paralyzed from the chest down since she was two. Ali has charm, energy, beauty, and a voice from heaven. …
