Did anyone else up here in the Northeast have this experience with me over the weekend? On relatively short notice, a hurricane was heading our way. I am a pretty cautious person and so started preparing. (Truth be told, I had the easy job – it was all about food). But, when the Nassau County officials and (then) Governor Cuomo started warning …
I’m a snoozer. I habitually set the alarm clock (actually set Alexa) for ten minutes before I really have to get up. Then when the alarm goes off, I happily set it to snooze for ten minutes. And I turn over and sleep for another ten minutes. My husband is the opposite. After almost seventeen years of being married, it still amazes me that he just …
There was supposed to be a show tonight but weather concerns put it off to later this week. If not for that, I could state music consumes this weekend. Nonetheless, I saw some really solid performances Friday and Saturday. Dead and Company performed Friday eve at Citi Field. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Never Forget Concert Saturday at Jones B …
I recently attended an outdoor networking event and had the experience of meeting someone in person I've only met on Zoom. It was quite strange. Being in their physical presence is a totally different kind of energy. You're meeting the entire person, not just a Hollywood Square on your computer screen. It felt a bit awkward at first then it see …
I pledge allegiance to our Flag. Yes, our Flag! Every day I see Old Glory displayed ostentatiously and prominently in countless places and it makes me feel so proud and grateful to have been born in the USA! I refuse to see it as other than a strikingly vivid symbol of our democracy. Nothing more! Nothing less!
On our way for a week on Martha’s Vineyard. It’s been two years since our last visit.There’s a lovely French patisserie in Falmouth, Massachusetts, the town where we’ll spend a night before taking the ferry to MV. The patisserie is a great place to enjoy a morning pastry and coffee.Last time we were in Falmouth - in August of 2019 - we walked out o …
I was introduced to huge free city concerts in July of 1969. The Rolling Stones performed before me and a half million fans at Hyde Park. I was hooked on the grand scale and energy of the colossal show. Through the years I tried to be at Central Park for the spectacle shows. I saw Elton John, Diana Ross, Neil Young, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, The …
They say everything in life is a learning experience. The last week, I’ve been learning a lot. As anyone who has spoken with me over the last week knows, the air conditioning in my house died just as the worst heat wave in NY was getting started. Just picture what the temperature is inside the house when it is 95 degrees outside for days in a …
My kids tell me that your phone is always listening. Or, at least, someone out there in the virtual universe is tracking your online searches and purchases. To me, it is apparent that someone out there is “listening” or tracking. I have watched many of the documentaries that discuss this issue. If one just looks at the social media ads that “r …
Finally (and in honor of this blog, taking my coffee black this morning)! Got to see a live show featuring one of my most fave bands. We chose an outdoor venue: The Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater. We — my daughter Marisa with me — saw Squeeze opening for Hall and Oates. Marisa said she liked the Squeeze set best. Both bands played relati …
Everyone seems to be on edge. On the road and in the stores as I experienced. I recently had to replace my phone and dutifully went to the Verizon store near me and patiently waited my turn for 20 minutes. Once at the counter, shrouded by plexiglass, I strained to listen to a young man with a heavy accent. He detailed my options which I had to ge …
Both Joanne and I have been vaccinated and were becoming comfortable with life as it used to be. We returned to the gym, dined indoors and enjoyed breathing fresh air without the annoying hindrance of a mask. And then along came this insidious Delta Variant and our world was thrown akimbo! What to do? Who to listen to? It’s scary. It’s com …
Last weekend we were at the beach. Have you ever noticed how many balls there are at the beach?There were kids kicking balls and grownups throwing them—on the sand and in the surf. There were people throwing balls to dogs who charged with glee to retrieve them in the waves. There were men smacking a little ball with paddles...trying to keep the vol …
The cultural world is changing quickly. And, COVID has impacted how we consume movies, theater, museums, and books. Using our screens to watch movies, plays, and museum shows has helped us cope. But, how has the book business been impacted by COVID? The Audible book market was exploding before COVID put a dent into car commuting and book lis …
OK, I’ll bite. Rona started a great conversation with her blog yesterday. I heard outdoor fun, just like before a pandemic. We had a similar experience this past weekend – an outdoor concert at ToBay Beach, a drink at the outdoor bar with some fun music before heading down to sit outdoors and safely distant from neighbors to enjoy a Beatles co …
