May this blog not be a jinx. So far, this winter (in NYC) has been very tolerable weather-wise. I don’t like heavy winter coats but the ragged coat in my closet needed to be replaced. So, I did. I am beginning to wonder whether I’ll ever need to wear the new coat this winter. As I walked the streets of the City recently, I saw a full range …
Pull up a chair....this is a story you'll want to share with your kids, your spouse and your parents. 2 months ago, a little tiny orange kitten showed up at my door at 11pm, with his tiny litte kitty voice saying "mew...mew...mew." (It's important that you know I live in the middle of Nowhere, Pa. Literally.) I slowly opened the door, thinking, how …
Every year I take a stroll down the Super Bowl experience on the Tuesday following from the perspective of someone who doesn’t really engage in the actual game. That means a review of the commercials and the half-time show. Quite honestly, I was a little disappointed with the commercials this year. There were a few memorable moments. I particu …
I think all of our hearts broke when we heard the tragic news about the helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, several of their friends and the pilot. I know, for me, I still tear up when I see pictures of the father and daughter together as well as the other families who were lost that day. But there is also an …
Already two prior blogs posted about tonight’s main event. I find it a travesty that I need to refer to it as an eve game. The game really belong to late afternoon. The current scheduling often means gatherings break down after half-time, especially those who might need to travel a bit to get home; and with tomorrow remaining a work day, no reason …
As we are getting ourselves ready for the big game tomorrow here are some fun facts you may want to share with your friends (whichever kind you are with:)... • Did you know you can make a bet on how many times J.Lo will change her outfit in her 10 minute peformance? (I bet 3) • The Super Bowl I halftime show consisted of two marching bands, acc …
There are all sorts of friends: Best Friends Old FriendsGood FriendsGreat FriendsFamily FriendsOne Dimensional FriendsFair Weather FriendsFriends With BenefitsPhony FriendsFriendly EnemiesBFFsVacation FriendsBusiness FriendsSupportive FriendsDrinking FriendsSocial FriendsQuaker FriendsJealous FriendsFriends you pay (EB)Passing FriendsFormer Friends …
As the Super Bowl approaches this Sunday, I ask “What does this Super Bowl mean to me?” The Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers; neither team is one that I’ve followed. No favorites. No hats. But I look forward to the Super Bowl as a break. It should be a welcome distraction from the fracas in Washington and from the helicopter t …
Do you create resolutions or have a new focus for the new year? Last night I asked a group of friends what their focus was for 2020. They hesitated and none of them were able to articulate a real response. I have 3 activities I would like to set in motion and accomplish in the new year. 1) One new gal pal to do fun stuff with, have deep talks an …
We were on the 10th hole at Mustang Golf Course in Naples Florida when the phone rang. My husband answered the phone and I picked up my 4 rescue, lined up and swung. The next thing I heard was “I don’t care if your scared, go in and see if she’s OK”. That’s all I needed to hear. Something was terribly wrong. My sister-in-law, died on New Years Eve …
Last week I blogged about National Hugging Day. I liked that blog. It reminded me of a story from my daughter’s high school days (recounted in last week’s blog). I decided to do a little research to see what other National Days were coming up. I was astounded. The website www.nationalcalendarday.com lists them all. February alone has: …
This blog is not about politics. It’s about the right-or the decision-to speak about politics. It’s now “awards season” in the entertainment industry. We have had the Golden Globe Awards, SAG Awards, and Grammys. At the beginning of the Golden Globe Awards host Ricky Gervais told the celebrities to without the political commentary from th …
No secret to frequent followers of this blog, and to many (most? All?) who know me how much I enjoy music, especially of a certain genre. Yesterday, I saw a tweet between two City Council Members I know that I think was trying to equate the quality and state of music today to politics today and a comparison to an earlier era. I replied my view that …
On the surface it might seem to be an easy answer...however there are always two sides to an issue (and sometimes three:). Following are some points I gleaned from debate.org. For: Education is vital and maybe the source for hope in the future Education improves humanity and preserves the planet There is still more technology and discoveries to …
Cameras are everywhere and everyone has a camera! One of the secrets of capturing a great photo (or “snapshot”) is having one’s phone camera at the every ready for that special unexpected, once in a lifetime, photo opportunity. On the other hand, don’t you dare give into the impulse to cross the line and do something questionable in a special une …
