I have had occasion recently to hang out with some young adults – who I first knew as young children. You know, those kids your kids grew up with, played baseball, dance competitions, trick or treating. You get it. I keep having that “I blinked” experience. Each of these terrifically impressive young professionals was just a minute ago trying …
My husband and I were very excited about this past weekend. It was one of those rare weekend days. We had no plans, no work obligations, no children coming over, no getting together with friends, etc. It was just us. We were very excited to just relax by our pool on Sunday and, basically, do nothing. And then it rained. So we spent the day doing …
Last night we drove out of state to see Richie Furay play in an intimate setting where he live streamed a show. It was originally billed as an acoustic show but as the stage setup below shows, it featured an eight-piece band. In part it was a pre-release party for a new recording, “In the Country,” officially release on vinyl June 18 and on CD …
So with the legalization of cannabis comes this on the back of a Suffolk County bus... Following the link on the bus, I learned there's an actual Office of Cannabis Management with this line TAKING BOLD ACTIONS TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL JUSTICE, PUBLIC HEALTH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE LIVES OF ALL NEW YORKERS Not sure I buy the "Public Health" …
Last week I blogged about superstition and negative Jinxes. This week is the flip side: superstition and good luck charms. You all have them and I’m interested in your reveal!This past week my highly effective good luck charm was/were my “Lucky Shorts”, which I wore constantly (except for bedtime) since I went to the Yankee game with Paul Napolit …
We were nearby and had an hour before dinner at a restaurant we haven’t been to in over two years. So, we decided to take a walk to the hotel on West 48th Street in Hell’s Kitchen. We have a long history with the hotel and had stayed there many times over the years. Our last stay was in February of 2020, a few weeks before the lockdown.We expected …
The HBO standout series, “The Wire” hit its 20th anniversary this month. Remembrances, highlights, interviews, and accolades for the show are ubiquitous. The press, traditional media, and social media have taken a deep dive into the continued relevance of the series that ran for 5 years. The show examined the connection between various institut …
Some of you may already know (well really, if you’ve spent a minute with me recently I’m sure you know because I’ve been busting with pride). My son landed a dream job and he is moving halfway to Florida. That move sent us apartment hunting for his dream first apartment in a city brand new to all of us. Amongst friends, I’ll age myself. In …
My youngest daughter, Sydney, got engaged last Friday night. While my husband and my other children knew it was happening, it was a surprise for Sydney. Interestingly, after it happened and we spoke to the happy couple, I found myself in a race against social media. We wanted to call/text those closest to us before they saw the news on Facebook, …
Marisa always liked take your daughter to work day. She enjoyed coming to work with dad and participating in the activities there. Fast forward to the present and it almost feels like we reversed roles. I shared with Marisa the early invite I received to the attend the 2022 State of the Borough Address by the Queens Borough President Donovan Richa …
A guinea pig has created a world record, as confirmed by Guinness World Records, by achieving the most basketball slam dunks in 30 seconds by a guinea pig. The animal is called Molly, and lives in Dombóvár, Hungary, with her owner Emma Müller. Speaking to Guinness, Müller says that Molly has a huge passion for sport and other activity. “Molly ab …
There are thoughts I think which I would never say out loud for fear of Bad Luck or jinxing myself. Where does superstition and the above type of fear spring from?I think it was my mother and all her “Do Nots”, eg, never leave a hat on a bed or walk under a ladder. Thanks for the advice mom!Whatever the root cause, I am it’s captive. You would b …
Deadlines. We all have them and we all need them. Whether self imposed or imposed upon us by others. How we deal with them makes all of the difference — from feeling in control to feeling overwhelmed.I try to plan and anticipate deadlines. Sometimes successfully and sometimes less so.So, I ask, how do you handle deadlines?
Many of us like to enjoy the stage offerings of NYC, but are hesitant because of the price and date commitments. A great way to be involved is purchasing a subscription to your favorite cultural activity. Memberships to Off-Broadway Theater companies like the Atlantic, Playwright Horizons, and the New Group are great ways to see shows at reasonabl …
For my travel friends out there, I have a question for you. How do you plan a visit to a new city? What are the special things you are looking for? Historic sites? Beaches? Weather? Restaurants? Sports activities? It occurred to me that invariably, I always start with the food experiences. My son’s girlfriend dubbed us a family where food is …
