Two weeks ago, this blog was about not looking over at a women on line next to me playing Wordle. A glance and unfair advantage? Cheating?The other evening I was waiting patiently for the curtain to go up at a show we were seeing. As I waited, I was playing Wordle.As I completed a line, a voice next to me cried out “No”.Someone was looking over my …
It is the 50th Anniversary of the release of the movie, “The Godfather.” Sometimes, it all begins with a book. A friend had met Mario Puzo, (the author of the book) at a health spa retreat. She said I have to read the book. And, as I did, it rose to number 1 on the best sellers list. People were even reading it on the subway. I read it and foun …
Two years ago this week, my firm went fully remote. We had been back and forth frantically over the prior two weeks about how to be safe in our office, but by March 13, we were done. We were ahead of the city by a few days. I remember driving down to Maryland to pick up my son from school. It was just about to be spring break for his sophom …
I came down with a cold last week. I knew immediately it was just a cold because my husband had one the week before. And he kindly gave it to me. But in this era of Covid, congestion and coughing raises health concerns to new levels. As soon as I started feeling unwell, I began taking in home Covid tests. I even went to Urgent Care to take a C …
Months ago I expected to draft a blog like this last month. But then that lockout imposed by a clueless commissioner happened. No doubt exists that the collective bargaining agreement reached last week could have been reached without the rancor. Nonetheless this correspondent exudes excitement about the prospect of baseball’s return. I planned to a …
Getting old has side effects and certainly one of them is our joints. I find myself not jumping out of bed in the morning and rising slowly and carefully to acclimate my body to a standing position. That's why this story caught my eye... GWS Auctions, an auction house in California is selling a rare piece of movie memorabilia: the Tin Man …
Last night we celebrated the 25th anniversary of Gotham’s very first meeting. Imagine, our inception was in the previous century!So much good has occurred over those many years. So much business has been generated. So many lifetime friendships inspired. So many have lived our “It’s better to give than receive, but what goes around comes around” …
We were in Aruba last week where mask mandates have been relaxed — leaving decisions to each establishment and individuals. I noticed two signs on entrances: “Masks Requested” and “Masks Required”. “Requested” and “Required” - Two similar words differentiated by a few letters but with such different meaning - literally and philosop …
I saw Ali Stroker, the only performer in a wheelchair to win a Tony Award, shine brightly in concert Saturday. Ali won her Tony in 2019 as best supporting actress in Oklahoma. She has an incredible story. After a car accident, Ali has been paralyzed from the chest down since she was two. Ali has charm, energy, beauty, and a voice from heaven. …
I can’t stop watching the news. Whatever device is near me right now, I am watching news reports. I share Rona’s sentiments from yesterday. Sometimes there is nothing else that seems right to talk about. So, here is what I am focused on this morning. The children. All of the children. There has been a running report about a children’s hospi …
As bloggers we are supposed to refrain from writing about political issues. In fact, I had another blog written to be posted for today. But the topic seemed trivial considering what we are witnessing happen in Ukraine. And so, I cannot stop myself from sharing my feelings about the horrors that are occurring in Ukraine. I watch the internationa …
Saturday’s Gotham blogger and websmaster last week inspired this commentary. Quite simple it involves 85 tunes. Across 1/4 of a day! Last weekend I created a songlist. Earlier today I posted it to my website. I compiled songs with the word, “time” in the title (The plural “times” applies not here.). Find versions in Apple Music and on …
Yesterday, Fred identified a positive result of social media in today's crazy world. It's ability to shine a spotlight on what is happening right in the middle of an invasion and the rise of an unlikely leader. But there's so much more of what's happening inside of social media, particularly Facebook. THE ATLANTIC has been able (with a gran …
Whatever the pluses and minuses may be, Social Media has potent, unprecedented power. How else could Zelensky have bravely proclaimed for all the World to hear and admire “I need ammunition, not a ride”? Nobel Peace Prize!
I am waiting on line for a bagel and coffee. It’s a wait. The woman next to me is engaged with her cellphone.In the corner of my eye I see the familiar grid and colors of the ubiquitous game Wordle.I haven’t played today’s game yet.An existential dilemma. To glance or not to glance?It took a conscious effort to glance ahead and only ahead.
