Initially, it was spontaneous. As we went around the table in typical Gotham form, people started talking about what Gotham means to them. Mostly, how Gotham has made a difference in their lives. The testimonials ranged from finding assistance in Gotham to help through business and personal problems, family health situations, to helping grandchildren find internships.

Concrete Thinkers vs. Abstract Thinkers Have you ever met someone that takes everything literally? Chances are, they are probably more of a concrete thinker. Concrete thinking focuses on what is physically around you. Concrete thinkers see a physical object and just think of what's in front of them. They may see their surroundings but not see beyond themselves. Concrete doesn't bend. It stays put. If you tell a concrete thinker to "break a leg" they might think about a leg snapping. Not kidding.

We have just discovered The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I know the show is in its third season but the binging in our house has just begun. We are classically behind the times. But it’s now time to catch up.

  My sister-in-law--whom I love-- and I were together last weekend. She was wearing a beautiful white sweater with a white vest. I had on a light grey sweater.    By the end of the evening, my grey sweater was stained in two places. My sister-in-law’s sweater, however, looked as fresh and clean as it did when she first walked into the room.  

An interesting week ended yesterday. My (football) team grossly disappointed (again)! A couple of parties. My (basketball) team unceremonious dumped its coach.

It's not often I find myself speechless yet last Tuesday night I did.  

Have you ever thrown a Surprise Party?   Was it a success?  Was the Secret kept?

It is said that we live in interesting times. Regardless of one’s political leanings and perspective, it is hard to deny that we are witnessing history being made. But interesting and historic times can also be distracting.