“Don’t discuss politics or religion – it's going to cause an argument - it's not all that productive, “ they say. “Don’t be controversial,” they say, “it’s bad for business and could be dangerous.” I am on social media and do live videos regularly. I try to be thought provoking and entertaining, eschewing controversy; I even try to avoid what use …
This time of year makes me happy. The excitement between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is special. The city sparks a different energy and focus. The lights, decorations, not to mention the sales. Black Friday is around the corner. And, of course, the tree at Rockefeller Center. This year, something particularly special is coming our way …
Do you post political posts on social media? I posted something a few years ago about a political issue that is important to me. Unfortunately, I thought at the time that my Facebook was private. Apparently, it was not, and I lost a few clients who had seen my post. So, I decided not to post politically anymore. In the past month, I felt the stro …
A Gotham mantra – it’s better to give than receive...” – takes a special meaning this month. Not just because Gotham approaches a countdown to when our tribe announces the recipient charities of its annual Season of Giving. In just over two weeks, the first Tuesday, after Thanksgiving, that’s Tuesday, November 28, this year 2023, Giving Tuesday tak …
It's that time again :-) My favorite holiday is right around the corner...Thanksgiving! That means this weekend is all about the prep...we've got the whole family coming so here's what I'm doing... Ordering two turkeys and two ducks Buying peanut oil and green apples Preparing the grill, smoker, and the turkey frier Checking the propane tanks an …
On Sunday I viewed the Oppenheimer movie for the second time. This time in IMAX and, to be honest, it was not the spectacular experience I was lead to anticipate.Yes, the sound was pronounced and surrounding, but is was not the "so much more" I was led to believe would be delivered. It was just louder with surround pounding. Nonetheless, the seco …
What’s in a name?My last name has always been a challenge of sorts. Hard to spell, difficult to pronounce and, given its meaning in German— roughly translated to “cheapskate” — a chuckle or two from people who know German.What I didn’t know, until recently, is that the name saved my life (well, actually, my father’s life and, by extension, mine).Wh …
This week was a "Mid-Term" election. So often these elections are over looked. Turnout is really low. These are the local issues that in recent years you hear so much about. It makes voting that much more important. In recent years they have expanded the window to vote with early voting hours, unclear how many people take advantage of this. But its …
Thanks, son. Around 6:30 on Monday evening, my texts light up with that all important reminder. I wonder all the time why I can’t be more like Rona. I know her blog writing routine is a weekend endeavor on a quiet morning with a cup of coffee. For me, I like to wait until the end of the day to decide what topic has grabbed me. Of course, som …
Mitch’s recent blog about the best advice he had ever received-which came from his father-inspired me to think about the best advice I have ever received. For me, it came from my former father-in-law. Going through a divorce, with two very young children, was an extremely difficult time in my life. My former father-in-law, however, always tried t …
First off, thank you to Friday's blogger for his commentary on today's blogger. A few weeks back during a periodic Zoom of the Queens Civic Engagement Committee held by the office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, the topic was expansion of voting. I had shared in the chat a 2016 commentary I wrote about how low turnout in the electio …
I received it about 15 years ago. My Dad had started working for me 3 days a week after he had retired. Some of you may remember him when you called my office. On a particularly rough day, he sauntered in my office and sat down. He asked if I was okay and said he had some advice which, in and of itself, was an unusual statement to hear. He said …
One of the best things about Gotham is the willingness of each member to be of help. Of course, this willingness is the personification of our Mantra: It's better to give than receive, but what goes around comes around.Today, I feature our own Corey Bearak because I need to publicly thank him for all that he has done for me, Gotham and other membe …
This weekend we “fall back” - - resetting our clocks as daylight savings time ends.This semi-annual adjustment will spur the semi-annual focus and discussion about daylight savings and its effect on our lives, health and routines. We will wonder about legislation that proposes to make daylight savings permanent.Some will endure the change with grea …
There are many things in our day that can disrupt our normal flow, make you late for certain obligations (like blogging) and events that will have a lasting effect.... I know some of you will remember the blogs I have done in the past which included words of wisdom from our wonderful companion, Musha. Well, almost 2 weeks ago, Musha made it known …
