This past weekend we had the pleasure of hosting the birthday of the century, literally!  It was a ton of family from near and far as well as a smattering of great friends who gathered to honor an amazing woman, Stewart’s mom and my self proclaimed replacement mom. The comments of the party goers following the day warmed our hearts. I have said on numerous occasions that there is no way I want to live to be 100, but the choice isn’t really mine to make.  

I was wondering today about everyone’s social media platform of choice.  I was also wondering whether that choice aligns generationally.   For me, I am a Facebook and LinkedIn user, each for its own purpose.

I have been thinking about my friendships a lot lately. It’s probably because Nancy recently raised the topic of friendship at a Gotham Long Island meeting.   

Last week Gotham GREEN® announced its applications for the 2023 Gotham Green Awards®. If you know any people, businesses and organizations that work on environmentally sustainable initiatives and projects, why not help them gain much deserved recognition?

A friend of mine believes he has control over his kids lives who are in their late 20's. Furthermore, he wants control.   In reality, control is a fleeting illusion. It's like trying to wrangle a herd of cats.  While we may try to govern external circumstances, true mastery lies within. (a Buddhist joke comes to mind:)  

We have just finished our month long binge on the 134 episodes of the 2011-2019 law firm TV series Suits, which mostly appears on Netflix and, inexplicably, has its final season on Prime.  

Apple Sauce has a special place for us. For years, Flo and I have been making apple sauce. It is expected that we will bring a fresh batch to family dinners and we wouldn’t dare visit our grandchildren in Washington and Alexandria without containers for all.There is something special about our apple sauce. It’s never the same.

One of the things I most look forward to within Gotham is the annual picnic and softball game, most recently being held at Alley Pond Park in Queens. Its’s a great way to bring friends and family to meet up with Gotham, get some fresh air and have an informal meal together. It’s where my son can bond a bit and enjoy some NY time which he dearly misses. It’s also one of the few times a year I can meet, in person. many city folks that would not normally commute to the outer boroughs (you know who you are).