I can’t stop watching the news. Whatever device is near me right now, I am watching news reports. I share Rona’s sentiments from yesterday. Sometimes there is nothing else that seems right to talk about. So, here is what I am focused on this morning. The children. All of the children. There has been a running report about a children’s hospi …
As bloggers we are supposed to refrain from writing about political issues. In fact, I had another blog written to be posted for today. But the topic seemed trivial considering what we are witnessing happen in Ukraine. And so, I cannot stop myself from sharing my feelings about the horrors that are occurring in Ukraine. I watch the internationa …
Saturday’s Gotham blogger and websmaster last week inspired this commentary. Quite simple it involves 85 tunes. Across 1/4 of a day! Last weekend I created a songlist. Earlier today I posted it to my website. I compiled songs with the word, “time” in the title (The plural “times” applies not here.). Find versions in Apple Music and on …
Yesterday, Fred identified a positive result of social media in today's crazy world. It's ability to shine a spotlight on what is happening right in the middle of an invasion and the rise of an unlikely leader. But there's so much more of what's happening inside of social media, particularly Facebook. THE ATLANTIC has been able (with a gran …
Whatever the pluses and minuses may be, Social Media has potent, unprecedented power. How else could Zelensky have bravely proclaimed for all the World to hear and admire “I need ammunition, not a ride”? Nobel Peace Prize!
I am waiting on line for a bagel and coffee. It’s a wait. The woman next to me is engaged with her cellphone.In the corner of my eye I see the familiar grid and colors of the ubiquitous game Wordle.I haven’t played today’s game yet.An existential dilemma. To glance or not to glance?It took a conscious effort to glance ahead and only ahead.
It seems that people and the media talk up the MOMA and the MET frequently. But, the MCNY does not receive much notice or attention. The Museum of the City of New York has a lot to offer beyond the fabulous building on Fifth Avenue at 103rd st. The museum celebrates all things New York City, The people, the art, the architecture, the music, etc …
I have a new grand puppy. His name is Hudson. He is an energetic, adorable and affectionate puppy who likes to play. I am a little obsessed – and I haven’t even met him in person yet. I am even sharing Hudson pictures with family and friends. Every so often, I catch myself asking – who are you? Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always loved dogs but th …
I recently had the occasion to try two new, small local business. The first was a coffee shop, Wired Coffee, that recently opened near our train station. I really enjoyed my coffee as well as my conversation with the owner. He was very knowledgeable and proud of his coffee, as it is home roasted. Along with my cold brew, I happily purchased a ba …
I hope not but numerous visits over a recurring issue makes this commentator think just that. Despite my Subaru dealer’s nice treatment of this customer after numerous visits in a dozen days, including a loaner car after my last visit, I remain unhappy about a vehicle I once really enjoyed. As the pic above left shares, Shelly reported the …
Every feel like a 20-minute coffee with a friend goes by in a flash, while a 20-minute wait for coffee can feel interminable, yet in reality it's exactly the same time. Most of us tend to think of time as linear, absolute and constantly “running out” - our present becomes the past as soon as it’s happened; today turns into yesterday. If you wa …
I can’t explain it, but most days I’m friendly. I encounter a person and am compelled to strike up a conversation and then find common ground and then explore similarities and experiences. Before I know it we are “fast friends”. People have remarked upon this conduct. Some positive, some wonder and some negative. Whatever the source, I c …
As I take a break from packing for our upcoming return to the Happy Island of Aruba, I thought it appropriate to repost my blog from March 5, 2020 -- 722 days ago. Last Sunday, we took a flight back to New York from the happy island of Aruba (that’s the subject of another blog). I had given some thought to the usual concerns associated …
The Chinese Winter Olympics unfolded as a bland spectacle. The ratings were the lowest for any Olympics. An average of 11.4 million viewers watched each night as compared to the 19.8 nightly viewers for the Korean Winter Olympics in 2018. The reasons for the drop are varied. The time difference and the lack of fans are obvious. The COVID res …
Stop and think for a moment about numerology – not that I know very much about it, but given the numerical pattern of the date as you read this, maybe we all should think just a little. 2-22-22. Two-twenty-two-twenty two. Lots and lots of twos. What if you were born at 2:22? More twos! I suppose we were very close on 2-2-22, but somehow the …
