We recently had a house guest who inspired the above title. She gave real life meaning to the expression "she gives as much as she takes". Prior to her arrival we were the appreciative recipients of a bountiful Zabar's Gift Basket (truly a fine artful lodger's touch). She lived in our guest room in the manner of an appreciative family member (without the drama) and pitched in whenever and wherever she could. We did not go anywhere without her and our coordinated biking was a highlight to behold.

We got away from the cold last week. Sun, warm, beach, T-shirts. Lots of T-shirts and baseball-style hats. Almost all had something to say.

  New York City changed its rules yesterday. Cell phones are now allowed in schools. I say, it’s about time.

Last week I blogged about how our Gotham tribe works for each of us as “social business network.” Just three weeks from today – Sunday March 22, 2015, our tribe holds its third Annual Gotham Battle of the Bands.  

In a new use of the largest social network in the world, Facebook is adding features focussed on offering advice and support to those who may be considering suicide.   Right now if a friend sees a post that indicates self harm or suicide and flags it, Faceoobk reviews it and recommends a help line (which isn't new).  

In early March Gotham will reach the recognized good luck number of 18 years in age.  The time has zoomed by as we have had so much fun in the exercise of our giving spirit which has boomerangedback with ample psychic compensation. Back in 1997 Nancy and I had a notion, but no plan and nary an expectation of what was to come. 

We – or at least many in our tribe – tout Gotham as a “social business network.” I like nothing more when after a Gotham meeting concludes, group members, circuit riders and guests hang out, exchange cards, get to know each other better and explore business synergies. That happened after the February 18 Gotham Green meeting.