Fred keeps a diary and has for many, many years. I know this because Fred has shared some of his entries from years ago with me. Here is one that he shared and I must share.

We all hear complaints about Social Networking all the time from all walks of life.  Facebook often takes the brunt of it.  Everyone mocks and takes shot at Facebook, but almost everybody still participates.  

That is what over 20,000 Long Island students said last week when it was time to take the standardized ELA tests for Grades 3 – 8. In a continuing attack on the Common Core standards, a movement spread largely through social media resulted in a dramatic refusal by students all over the island to sit for the test.

While reading the New York Times Magazine this weekend, I chuckled at a small section entitled, “That Should be a Word.” This week’s made up word was, “buychology.” As expected, the definition of the made up word, “the science of making people make purchases."

After spending most of yesterday in my office arranging files for storage, I aimed back towards the garage where I had parked, taking in the mild spring-like weather.  I decided to avoid the crowds and tourists on 42nd Street, and instead walked casually down 43rd St where there were few people, towards Ninth Avenue.  I had a productive day, was looking forward to a nap, and then the Badgers game.

Last Thursday was an office day. Banging away at my computer I was getting a bit wigged out and it was only 3. I had a bad case of the afternoon doldrums. So I took a break and decided to go outside. I stood there without a coat on, my eyes closed, soaking up the sunshine and warm air. It felt a little strange but quite exhilirating. Then I realized something...is this Spring? Are we really done with winter?  

Are you on Facebook?  If you are you're probably familiar with Throw Back Thursday (TBT) which is an excuse for one to post photos from the past, when we were young and in our prime. It is a fun, sometimes foolish, but mostly harmless tug of nostalgia. The above photo is representative.

It was in the personal section of yesterday's Wall Street Journal -- carrying two cell phones.