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Benjamin Geizhals
Mar18
Liberated
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

In a phone call earlier this week, my friend told me that he was being liberated on Monday, March 22nd. “Liberated” —- what an interesting and timely word. My friend was referring to the fact that Monday will be two weeks after his second vaccine dose. I hadn’t heard it referred to as “liberation”. And Monday will be the first Monday of Spring

Carly Bentley
Mar17
Was St. Patrick Irish?
Posted By : Carly Bentley

St. Patrick was born in Britain—not Ireland—to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D., thus the day we celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. Green beer, funny hats, bad sweaters, green rivers, leprechauns, whiskey, fights and possibly a visit to the local county jail for public disturbance

Nancy Schess
Mar16
A Little Obsession
Posted By : Nancy Schess

  Coffee that is. My coffee obsession is not new. That, frankly, is very old. It’s my manner of brew that has me a little obsessed. Honestly, until recently I was perfectly happy with my Keurig. It did the job, every morning, like clockwork. But, during this extended time at home, I discovered the French Press and to be honest I haven’t touched

Rona Gura
Mar15
My Gadgets
Posted By : Rona Gura

My family all laughed at me when I brought it home. They asked me how often would I use it, where would I put it etc.? But I was intent on showing them it was a useful item.   I am talking about my Dash small six egg cooker. I purchased it about a year ago much to my family’s complete amusement. It has, however, quickly become a much-used item in m

Corey Bearak
Mar14
Bicycle, bicycle, bicycle
Posted By : Corey Bearak

Bicycle, bicycle, bicycle   I expected it to be a lengthy process to assemble yesterday but it was unwrapping process that I found excruciating. Shelly’s new bike – the first she owned since our marriage – arrived Friday eve. She ordered it as last week began after a discussion with our son’s fiancee` who got hers at the end of lat year. Assembly r

Mitch Tobol
Mar13
A different time and place
Posted By : Mitch Tobol

I was discussing a show on TV with my son and he couldn't relate. He doesn't watch traditional TV anymore. His entertainment channels are Netflix, Hulu and YouTube.    A friend was telling me I should watch a certain show and when I asked what time it was on, he said "Anytime you want."   We consume media and information so differently now. Here's

Fred Klein
Mar12
Barking
Posted By : Fred Klein

We are at a loss as to understand why Charcoal barks at some passing dogs and not others.   She’s a little dog, but she packs a wallop barking loudly indiscriminately at big dogs and small dogs as they pass.  Though not all dogs! Yes, she is territorial and she’s watching over us, but I can only imagine what the neighbors think.   Is it the sex

Benjamin Geizhals
Mar11
The Gesture
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

It was a year ago - March 11, 2020 - and the New York Health and Longevity Group met at Club Quarters on 45th Street. There was caution in the air. No masks but no handshakes. Little did we know that it would be the last in-person meeting. Broadway would show its last shows that evening. The lockdown was hours away. As we greeted each other at the

Carly Bentley
Mar10
Phone A Friend
Posted By : Carly Bentley

George Washington knew he needed to cross the Delaware during the Battle of Trenton. It wasn’t a matter of if, it was when. He picked his moment, in the middle of the night and crossed the Delaware. Have you ever been up against a difficult situation, where everything was working against your efforts? No matter how hard you try, the proverbial go

Nancy Schess
Mar08
One Year Ago
Posted By : Nancy Schess

You know that app in Facebook that brings up your photos from one year ago? Tonight, Facebook told me that one year ago we were busy enjoying each other’s company at a Casual Cocktails event on Long Island at Grand Luxe Café. The event had been organized by Rona Gura and Marilyn Genoa (great job Rona and Marilyn!). So many of our Gotham family --

Rona Gura
Mar08
Making the Decision
Posted By : Rona Gura

I suddenly realized last week that I have been back at the office full time for about six weeks now. It was not a decision I made consciously. Rather it happened organically.   Six weeks ago, I started a virtual trial that lasted three weeks. During the trial I found it easier to work from the office. After the trial was concluded, about three week

Corey Bearak
Mar07
Drive My Car
Posted By : Corey Bearak

I looked at the blog last year at this time and read that I posted a new song list relating to driving. Apropros because my son got a first car a few days ago and yesterday embarked on his first road trip to enjoy his new device. I say device because my son remains a tekkie at heart – first in the family with a MacBook, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

Mitch Tobol
Mar06
What will stick
Posted By : Mitch Tobol

We've all been COVIDing for over a year now and so many of our behaviors have changed.    More home cooking Delivery of anything and everything Less plane flights Very little travel Working from home No hugging or shaking hands Watching tons of streaming TV and movies Becoming a Zoom expert as well as a bunch of other activities...   I wonder wha

Fred Klein
Mar05
Simple Pleasures
Posted By : Fred Klein

Cold beer on a parched throat    Plopping down at day’s end   A shaded beach nap   A cooling dip in water   A clever rejoinder   A thank you   The scent of a flower   A welcoming smile   Words of encouragement   A loving relationship   A creative moment   An unmasked breath of sweet fresh air!

Benjamin Geizhals
Mar04
A Visit to the Museum
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

It had been almost a year since we were inside a museum, so the notice from the Brooklyn Museum grabbed our attention. It was an invitation to a member’s preview of the new Kaws exhibit. At the museum. Not virtual. Limited admission. After six in the evening. We could schedule it exactly two weeks after our second vaccine. We considered. What wa