You ever wonder why there's a tiny pocket above the front pocket on some jeans? I did so I consulted the oracle. Turns out it had a clear reason behind its creation. It’s just that we don’t use it for that reason today. That small pocket originated back in the late 1800s with the first pair of jeans sold by Levi Strauss & Co and the re …
We have a terrific member named Ray Walcott who fills many Gotham roles reliably, ergo, his nickname “Reliable Ray”. Last Saturday night both Ray and I were at the Gotham Yankee/Met game at Citi Field and were both, responsibly, wearing masks. Thus, when I first encountered Ray I was not sure who he was. Later I figured it out and approached him …
For me, there will always be a sense of new beginning in September. It’s probably the remnant of years of new school years so long ago.Over the last few days, Flo and I have received pictures of our grandchildren on their first days of school. Bright smiles with cautious enthusiasm and expectation…and the mandatory backpack filled, or to be filled, …
I became fascinated by Muhammad Ali in 1960. My father was a huge Olympics fan and the first one we watched together was the Rome Olympics. Ali’s style of punching and getting away from his opponents gracefully was unique. He was 18 when he won the light heavyweight Gold Medal. He quickly turned professional and won his fights as he grew in size …
This time of year brings me back to that wonderful sense of starting anew. I can reach back and touch the feeling of the first day of school, brand new school supplies and of course, that first day of school outfit. I’m not sure whether my memories of kindergarten are really vivid, or my memories of my parents home movies of me in kindergarten a …
How do you turn off the noise in your mind? I had a particularly disturbing day in court on Friday afternoon. Leaving the courthouse I was more emotional than usual. I knew I was coming home to an empty house as my husband was working late. So, I had no one to really vent to. I also knew that I would be eating dinner on my own. I decided to pic …
It was a special night. I think my tweet captured the sentiment. We gathered at Citi Field last night. It involved more than a game. Shelly posted on Facebook some nice pics of the pre-game ceremony. The outcome on the field remained secondary (thought there certainly are those happy or not at that) to the commemoration. Bottom line, …
I remember looking out the window of my office and saying out loud "It's such a clear day, how could someone fly into the Word Trade Center?" When the second plane hit the second tower, I was transfixed to the TV trying to understand what just happened. The brave men and women on the ground and in the air responded. Welles Remy Crowther was on …
Funny thing about websites...you can test all you want (which we did on about 25 devices) but when you launch, it can be a totally different outcome. I've been battling some crazy issues this week which I did not expect. I believe (hope) we have ironed out most of them. This new site was conceived over 2 years ago and I'm so happy it's finally li …
Of course, being Old School, I do not have a tattoo. And being nonjudgmental I question why anyone would do that to their body? Yet, so many do and it seems more and more fashionable and acceptable. I just don’t (won’t) get it! Tattoo You?
Many years ago, as I was packing the car after a nice vacation for the trip home, I shared my feelings about leaving our idyllic vacation spot with a fellow guest. “If you don’t leave, you can never come back.” I have shared those wise words many times. And the wisdom of the message is sound guidance beyond the vacation. If we never leave our z …
Many of us, in the Gotham Community, are attending the historic 20th Year Anniversary Game of 9/11 between the Mets and Yankees this Saturday. Baseball has held a special place in American History. It has been a source of camaraderie, literature, art, and fierce fan passion. The decision by FDR to keep the “game” going during World War II was a …
Welcome! To Gotham’s new website! Hoping you all enjoyed a wonderful long Labor Day weekend. To start off your fall season, we invite you to take a tour of our new site. There is much to see and much has been updated, all with an eye towards providing a more streamlined site for our member’s use. Take a look when you have a minute! Specia …
My husband and I are different. After seventeen years of marriage, I first noticed this while binge watching with him “The Man in the High Castle.” I am transfixed by this show and could watch, at least, four episodes at a time. While he likes the show and is also gripped by the story, two episodes at a time is his maximum. I never realized this …
It's been awhile since I've slept with the windows open. I love sleeping in the cold, fresh air :)
