It seems that people and the media talk up the MOMA and the MET frequently. But, the MCNY does not receive much notice or attention. The Museum of the City of New York has a lot to offer beyond the fabulous building on Fifth Avenue at 103rd st. The museum celebrates all things New York City, The people, the art, the architecture, the music, etc …
I have a new grand puppy. His name is Hudson. He is an energetic, adorable and affectionate puppy who likes to play. I am a little obsessed – and I haven’t even met him in person yet. I am even sharing Hudson pictures with family and friends. Every so often, I catch myself asking – who are you? Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always loved dogs but th …
I recently had the occasion to try two new, small local business. The first was a coffee shop, Wired Coffee, that recently opened near our train station. I really enjoyed my coffee as well as my conversation with the owner. He was very knowledgeable and proud of his coffee, as it is home roasted. Along with my cold brew, I happily purchased a ba …
I hope not but numerous visits over a recurring issue makes this commentator think just that. Despite my Subaru dealer’s nice treatment of this customer after numerous visits in a dozen days, including a loaner car after my last visit, I remain unhappy about a vehicle I once really enjoyed. As the pic above left shares, Shelly reported the …
Every feel like a 20-minute coffee with a friend goes by in a flash, while a 20-minute wait for coffee can feel interminable, yet in reality it's exactly the same time. Most of us tend to think of time as linear, absolute and constantly “running out” - our present becomes the past as soon as it’s happened; today turns into yesterday. If you wa …
I can’t explain it, but most days I’m friendly. I encounter a person and am compelled to strike up a conversation and then find common ground and then explore similarities and experiences. Before I know it we are “fast friends”. People have remarked upon this conduct. Some positive, some wonder and some negative. Whatever the source, I c …
As I take a break from packing for our upcoming return to the Happy Island of Aruba, I thought it appropriate to repost my blog from March 5, 2020 -- 722 days ago. Last Sunday, we took a flight back to New York from the happy island of Aruba (that’s the subject of another blog). I had given some thought to the usual concerns associated …
The Chinese Winter Olympics unfolded as a bland spectacle. The ratings were the lowest for any Olympics. An average of 11.4 million viewers watched each night as compared to the 19.8 nightly viewers for the Korean Winter Olympics in 2018. The reasons for the drop are varied. The time difference and the lack of fans are obvious. The COVID res …
Stop and think for a moment about numerology – not that I know very much about it, but given the numerical pattern of the date as you read this, maybe we all should think just a little. 2-22-22. Two-twenty-two-twenty two. Lots and lots of twos. What if you were born at 2:22? More twos! I suppose we were very close on 2-2-22, but somehow the …
Last week I received a compliment that I haven’t received in a long time. A colleague complimented me on my perfume. In this Covid world my first instinct was to ask, “Am I standing too close?” After being assured that I was not standing too close I comfortably responded, “My go to perfume, Prada.” I wear perfume every day. Most often it’s Pr …
Normally, this blog heralds optimism about the start of the baseball season; while some ballplayers populated Spring Training complexes, none currently find their names listed on any Major League Baseball team’s 40 manning roster. It reflects an inability of rather wealthy team owners, from the perspective of this labor-affiliated advocate, to barg …
I found some great quotes in honor of my Saturday blog :) “Saturday mornings, I’ve learned, are a great opportunity for kids to sneak into your bed, fall back asleep, and kick you in the face.” – Dan Pearce “Anybody have plans to stare at their phone somewhere exciting this weekend?” – Nitya Prakash “You know what I want to do? Wake up one we …
The hit Netflix crime drama Ozark is, hands down, the best streaming series on TV! And Julia Garner is a transcendent star! Her Fbomb laden hillbilly delivery just must be experienced. And once she is in your head you are seriously hooked. Yes there are bigger names in the star laden cast (check it out) and the dark, nearly unreal scary sce …
We talked about this last week at the New York Health and Longevity meeting and I thought it was worthwhile to share the information in today’s blog.On January 1st, the federal No Surprise Act went into effect. Basically, it is designed to protect patients from “surprise medical bills”. New York has had a similar law in place for several years.The …
Football in today’s media landscape is a cultural throwback. The weekly TV broadcasts are perhaps the last remaining events when Americans watch the same TV shows at the same time. And, the Super Bowl is the biggest example of holding a mass audience together. Even the ratings powerhouse, “60 Minutes” showed reruns against the game. This year’s …
