While we were in Hawaii recently, we were told that there is no word for “hate” in the Hawaiian language. I am not sure whether it's true. But we heard it several times. Nevertheless, the notion that there is no word for “hate” in a language is a beautiful thing. Imagine (with a nod to John Lennon) a culture developing without the need to find a …
I had the great good fortune to be asked by the Gotham Gods to be an ongoing writer for the Gotham Gazette. I was asked to write about LOVE in Gotham. So I reached out to five Gothamites by email about being featured in the story. The email listed in their Gotham profile. Crickets. Then, I called all five. First one, so enthusiastic, so sorry they …
I did not – did you? Two weeks ago I had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion at the 8th Annual Yale Women’s Leadership Conference. (This was quite the proud mama moment since my daughter was part of the organizing team for this conference – but I digress). My panel was called “21st Century Women in Law and Government” and consist …
I recently took a trip to California. As there was some rain in the forecast, I brought along a raincoat. I purchased this particular raincoat on clearance at Lord and Taylor. It is very dark green with black faux leather sleeves and belt. (Yes, Cindy and Riva, I bought it during one of our lunches). It has become a favorite of mine as it …
Technology continues to intrigue me. I make no living in the field but it certainly help me in terms of efficiency, access to the information I keep and need, getting my thoughts out there, advocating for my clients and pushing back quickly when the need arises to challenge policies, programs, and proposals. I also find it useful to promote my …
When Reilly Flaherty came home from a Wilco concert in Brooklyn he realized he’d lost his wallet. I know...not unusual. However, the really interesting part happened a bit later. “Two weeks later, this crazy envelope just shows up,” said Flaherty. The letter read “Dear Reilly Flaherty, I found your wallet and your driver’s license. Had your add …
Recently I experienced a funeral at Pinelawn National Cemetery on a freezing, desolate, snowy day. The deceased was a Navy veteran and he was honored with a military funeral. The casket was draped by a flag of large Stars and Stripes. A Naval bugler blew forlorn taps away from the casket and into the swirling wind. Once Day Was Done the two s …
As the family took up the chairs next to me at the pool, I focused on the children. Three of them - ages about four to seven. As I looked over at the parents, they appeared to be a little younger than me. Flo and I had been away for about a week and I missed our grandson, Jackson, and the upcoming birth of another grandson was foremost on my …
1. Meditate for 15 minutes 2. Go outside no matter what the weather and express love out loud for all that you see. Every tree, building, person 3. Write the positive aspects of at least 5 different things 4. Acknowledge the universal forces that are outside you and appreciate that they are supporting you. Thanks, Abraham. How do you spel …
I have written on this topic before but I like it. I had dinner with a good friend last Friday night. We were catching up on her recent family vacation. The vacation, a cruise through the Caribbean, was for a special occasion and had been long in planning with much family anticipation. One particular excursion was to be the highlight of t …
This blog is not about politics. This blog is about friendship. I like to follow-just out of personal interest-the decisions of the United States Supreme Court. I was really shocked to read, in many of the articles about the sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, that he maintained a close personal friendship with fellow Jus …
One week ago today little baby Murray was born. All seemed well at first. But by Tuesday he was transferred to the neo natal intensive care unit at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital on 68th St. Pure joy turned into absolute fear. Excitement to worry. Tears of happiness into tears of painful sadness. The wonderful news is that after five days in NICU …
6 years. A Spanish man was fined after his employer discovered that he had been absent from work for six years without notifying anyone. The employers at a water company in Spain believed that Joaquin Garcia, 69-years-old, was being supervised by local authorities while the deputy mayor thought the opposite to be true. Local newspapers have given …
I try not to live in or dwell on the past. I seek to be in the moment and make my memories. Memories like my recent trip to Cuba where everything was old, but new to me. A unique entry into the Twilight Zone. You never get a second chance to make or have a positive first impression and realizing that I wallowed in the moment. The Lesson learne …
I like beaches. And I like walking on beaches. During such walks, I often pick up beach rock, shells, and, occasionally, a piece of beach glass. A recent walk on the beach in Kaua’i yielded a few small pieces of lava stone. One in particular resembled a miniature volcano. A perfect momento of our trip. Then I learned of a Hawaiian legend -- perhaps …
