While I do not celebrate Christmas, it is difficult not to get caught up in the season to spread joy and good wishes. To all my wonderful friends who celebrate Christmas, I want to wish you the merriest of holidays. May your homes be filled with laughter, warmth, and the delightful aroma of festive treats. May the twinkling lights on your Christ …
Three weeks (aka three blogs ago), I shared my Happy Holidays in Song playlist, in an aptly titled, “Tunes for the Holiday Season” so just ahead of when tomorrow’s festivities close, I offer a verified (meaning all the links work) playlist to ring in new year’s eve. With few exceptions, the setlist includes a number of my most fave tunes. As read …
Even in these times of turmoil - wars, polarization, and negative outbursts the "Christmas" spirit apparently still lives. And I'm happy it does. While in a coffee shop the other day, I started a conversation with a person who was awaiting their double cappa latte with a twist. We both shared pleasantries and a couple of laughs enjoying the good fe …
I received a Juror Qualification Questionnaire in the mail.I eyed it warily as Jury Duty, even though provided for in the Constitution, is generally regarded unfavorably.I have been called, but have never served.I filled it out and will send it back. My initial reaction is, except possibly for my vintage or being an attorney, I should qualify. We …
Too many books. Or, perhaps, no room for all the books.We have many books and not enough bookshelves.And as we consider our books, we ask many questions:Do we need them all?Will we ever read them all?Where did they all come from?And, we face the dilemma of what to do with the books we no longer wish to keep.We have found that libraries are no longe …
Time, possibly the most valuable thing we have in this life because it is so limited. As kids, we take it for granted. The days seem long. When is our next birthday? When is spring break, then summer, then the holidays until New Years? It seems to crawl. But, as we all know, time speeds up as we age. How can 24 hours go by so fast the older we get? …
There is something very special about New York City during holiday season. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, something in the air says holiday and special times. The air just feels different. The streets are crowded, the streets and stores are lit and decorated and restaurants are buzzing. I have not been in NYC for the last few weeks (I d …
My husband and myself and another couple have been planning a vacation for over a year. We will be on a catamaran travelling around Antiqua for a week. Nowhere near the luxury of the “Below Deck,” boats (Bravo fans will get the reference) but a very different and relaxing vacation nevertheless. Our planning has been extensive, asking what we need …
The first weekend of this month featured some really great live music. A request by Friday’s blogger to cover a Gotham Red Bandana Award presentation delated this report. Shelly and I enjoyed an evening of John Lennon solo and Beatles music at Town Hall on December 2. The next night was our daughter’s turn join her dad for the music of the Allman B …
For better or worse, AI is now part of our daily life, transforming the way we live, work, and interact. It's not just a futuristic concept from Star Trek anymore; AI is here to stay. Smart assistants like Alexa and Google Home, powered by AI, are essentially revolutionizing home automation. They control our lights, play our favorite music, and e …
Every morning I swim at the local pool at 6:00 am and one must arrive early to get a good lane. Thus, we begin lining up, huddled in the cold, at about 5:40 and there is a regular crew of swimmers (special are the ladies who regularly swim in lanes 2, 3 and 6) and gym rats (pictured). I feel that the 20 minutes we spend together in the cold has f …
We attended the Winter concert of the National Children’s Chorus.Our seven-year-old grandson, who recently found his voice and has been rehearsing with the chorus for a few months, was our reason to make the trip to the City for the performance.In addition to witnessing his first performance, we watched the more-advanced performers.And what impress …
I like to say that when it comes to networking, “the fun is in the follow up.” That’s when we really get to know each other. It's where friendship happens. I also believe that business is “about conversations not presentations. ”Conversations are about sharing - they are more impactful than the “this is what I do … buy my stuff!” commercials. …
You may recall from an earlier blog that in my family, we frequently offer "lists" to each other for desired gifts. This year, my daughter and I talked about the fact she wanted a satin cap for sleeping. (You curly girls out there will understand this in an instant.) Last night she sent me a text with the name of a brand she liked. Later in the e …
My youngest daughter, Sydney, got married on October 28, 2023. Since that day I have been contemplating what I would say about her wedding in a blog. There was an unexpected, for me, difficult part of the day. It was difficult to come to the realization that my baby (she’s the youngest of four) is no longer a baby. She was becoming a married woma …
