Cayce’s blog from last week inspired me to this blog. While Cayce wrote about the challenges she faced turning her diet around into a healthier lifestyle, I had the opposite challenge. In preparation for a minor procedure I had (I am absolutely fine), my doctor requested that I flip my diet around. I was advised not to eat vegetables, fruits, whole …
Don't Miss the 4th Annual Gotham Battle of the Bands® April 17 at the Legendary Cafe' Wha? Mark your calendar: Attend the 4th Annual Gotham Battle of the Bands®, hosted by Gotham City Networking, Inc.® (“Gotham”). It takes place Sunday, April 17, at @CafeWhaNYC (Cafe Wha?, 115 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012). Show starts at 3:00. Doors …
From the worldwide resources of Gotham comes this strange but true story. An Austrailian man was arrested yesterday for choosing to put seat belts on his beer and not his children. Now there's a man with a clear priority. The photo on the left shows the actual two cases of beer carefully protected by restraints. Photos of the children were unav …
It is a simple fact that for a network to work, be it electrical or social, it requires connections, be they mechanical or mental. Gotham is a cornucopia of connections which hum day by day around the clock. Of course, one of the secrets of success is to be a connector or go to guy or gal. The formality of this verity is encapsulated in Got …
We were in Washington last weekend and visited a wonderful exhibit at the Renwick Gallery, a small gallery near the White House dedicated to the crafts. The exhibit was "Wonder" and explored and evoked in me (and, if the purpose of the exhibit was realized, in others), the reaction, response, and significance of wonder. "It is not understanding tha …
Want to be more productive? Take a nap! From the Daily Mirror: "If you've ever suffered from a post-lunch lull, the workplace of the future might be just your thing - as nap rooms will feature in the office landscape. The idea of a place just for a snooze during the working day has been floated by Arianna Huffington, businesswoman and journalist. S …
“In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Kind” I really like this quote. OK, I admit it showed up on my Facebook feed, but I still really like it. Kindness doesn’t always show itself in our world. Business people negotiating hard on opposite sides, litigants in a bitter dispute, even just a disagreement amongst friends. But, being kind is …
It seemed to me that, this year, there were many more than usual public April Fools jokes. Trader Joe’s issued a press release that there were closing in 2017 (heaven forbid) in which the joke was revealed in the last line of the statement, Gwen Stefani posted a sonogram implying that she was pregnant with Blake Shelton’s baby (not true), and Samsu …
The March 2016 Gotham City Gazette® recounts the story of how I came to our Gotham following an encounter in 2009 at an CLE led by the venerable Michael Garibaldi and organized by marketer extraordinaire (and more) Lisa Waterman. Fast forward to their CLE six years and three months later and another encounter of a different kind. Vincent Russo …
If you haven't heard, a small bird landed on Bernie Sander’s podium during a speech in Portland, Oregon, on March 25. He was shocked and surprised and it was an interesting moment. It almost seemed like a scene from a Disney movie. Of course some creative folks made the connection and, as fast as you can say Disneyland, not only were hashtags bor …
On Wednesday I passed another mile marker (see photo taken by Rodger Davis). They say "It's just a number" and "You look good". Well, the number is a very heavy mental weight which hangs over me and is never far from my thoughts. I just can't really believe it. Nor can I believe Joanne and I will be married 50 years in July. I work very hard t …
I am pleased by the outcome of the Apple case -- when the FBI sought to compel Apple to assist in breaking into the iPhone of the San Bernardino terrorists. Although I was leaning toward upholding privacy even in the face of national security, I was not completely comfortable with the prospect of a Judge deciding and establishing a rule of law betw …
Just back from a check up at the Doctor's office. A year (or so) ago, he took my blood and reported to me that my cholesterol was dangerously high. I was astounded, but so it goes. He wanted me to go on Lipitor or some other such thing. I am generally not a fan of prescription drugs. I think they are over prescribed, though I do respect the miracle …
I am just about ready for a lazy day. You know – the kind of day that has no errands, no work and no plan. No cleaning, no laundry, no chauffeuring, no supermarkets, no gym. My "no" list could go on and on. In my world a lazy day means a good book on my Kindle and a very cold glass of Moscato. If I am really pushing it, my lazy day also includes …
I have been watching the dramatization of the O.J. Simpson trial on television. And, while most of the details of the trial I remember, it is the sub stories of the parties involved that I find most interesting. In particular, the story I now find most poignant is that of Marcia Clark, the lead prosecutor. I recall how the press massacred Ms. Cla …
