No matter what is going on in your life, a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art will make it better. Its like taking a vacation in your own back yard. Recently voted the BEST museum in the world, finally beating out its chief competitor, the Louvre. There is something for everyone, paintings, photography, arms & armour, Greek sculpture, and t …
These three men have eased my pain and I am able to love life more this week because of them. No one is more surprised than me. Lin Manuel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FnAvhvZXdo POTUS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntF-ieEOgkM Andrew Cuomo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peRK0NnexX0&feature=youtu.be We believe in New York that …
I heard this week of a great loss. No well known celebrity this man, but loved by many many people. I had only met him once, but knew then of his light and joy and brains and loves. I am moved too because I love those who loved him. We miss you, Edward. Death Before us great Death stands Our fate held close within his quiet hands. When with proud …
in the last two days, I ran into Christian Slater, the actor, at Duane Reade and Luis D. Ortiz, of Million Dollar Listing, at the World Financial Center. It always cheers me up to see these "celebrities", when I'm out and about in the Greatest City in the World, New York City. I think its because these successful people are out and about on the str …
Don't Miss the 4th Annual Gotham Battle of the Bands® April 17 at the Legendary Cafe' Wha? Mark your calendar: Attend the 4th Annual Gotham Battle of the Bands®, hosted by Gotham City Networking, Inc.® (“Gotham”). It takes place Sunday, April 17, at @CafeWhaNYC (Cafe Wha?, 115 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012). Show starts at 3:00. Doors …
Just back from a check up at the Doctor's office. A year (or so) ago, he took my blood and reported to me that my cholesterol was dangerously high. I was astounded, but so it goes. He wanted me to go on Lipitor or some other such thing. I am generally not a fan of prescription drugs. I think they are over prescribed, though I do respect the miracle …
From the Huffington Post: See Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emma Watson freestyle about gender equality. Right here. One of the highlights of his gender equality freestyle? “That means all day, every day, equal pay, every way, OK?” What else is there to say?
A need for secrecy absolutely barred this subject for blogging last week. A day before my daughter would travel home, Marisa shared an email with her mom and dad, brother and a cousin. She admonished us not to post on Facebook about her impending plans or presence upon arrival. Marisa kept secret her plans to attend a bridal shower on the date o …
With the recent spate of deaths; Bowie, Rickman, Margulies, Frey, and now I've just heard of Bowie's drummer Griffin, founding member of Mott the Hoople, passed away on Monday, I find myself getting melancholy. I know that as we get older, time moves faster and statistically more deaths occur. Also, as I become more and more present and conscious, …
I love technology. I love computers. I love my iPhone. So on Sunday as I was gloriously flying to Austin, TX, I was thrilled to learn that my flight on Delta had something called Delta Studio. You could use your laptop or tablet or phone, even, to view reasonably current movies without purchasing the crazy overpriced plane wifi. It was a nearly 4 …
I am a great believer in Gotham. I am not a believer in one of Gotham's mottos. I know it is not better to give, than receive. It's exactly the same. Giving. Receiving. The exact same. I need to learn to do both. 30 more days in the year. This day I'm writing this, December 1st has special significance for me, so I'm going to share what The …
Last night I had the distinct pleasure of seeing a first screening of the movie, "Truth," starring Robert Redford and Cate Blanchett (and a long roster of other talented actors). It is the story of the controversy surrounding CBS anchor Dan Rather (Robert Redford) and "60 Minutes" producer Mary Mapes (Cate Blanchett) after the network broadcasts a …
Another glorious perk from being a New York City resident. Today I applied for my NYCID. Yes, I have a perfectly legal driver's license and even an up-to-date passport, but the NYCID is the gift that keeps on giving. It was easy breezy, you go to the website: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/idnyc/index.page and set up your appointment. There are many loca …
One thing really nice about our tribe involves what I like to call proximity to action. One often sees things on the news and might ponder how might one effect change or make an impact. Many of us can seize such an opportunity courtesy of our tribe – Gotham affords just that. Many examples exist but let me share one available when Gotham GREE …
Here I am trying to think of what I should cover on this wonderful Sunday….blog. Filling in for Donald I could talk about: how Gotham is great; I could write about how Fred saved me this past week when I misplaced my tickets to the Friars roast; I could write about the roast and what a wonderfully great networking experience and how completely offe …
