There’s always that one food you just can’t stand, no matter how it’s prepared. For me, it’s beets—something about the texture alone makes me lose my appetite. Even when people insist they’re “so much better roasted,” I still don’t want them anywhere near my plate. Some foods just aren’t meant to be part of your story, and that’s perfectly fine.   What food should never be on your plate?

Years past I closed up outside later this month. Not this year. A variety of reasons contributed. Celebrating a milestone in Vegas played into my “calculations.” Weather also influenced; needing to secure umbrellas, electronics and furniture, I decided — out of an abundance of caution— to protectively break down my setup.

We’re excited to share that GothamNetworking.com has officially launched on a brand-new backend platform! While the site may look familiar, with the same great design and features you know and love, everything behind the scenes has been upgraded for better performance, security, and future functionality.

Denial is the failure to acknowledge an unacceptable truth or to admit it into consciousness.  It is used as a defense mechanism. One can deny feelings, be they physical or mental.  One can deny reality, no matter how stark.  One can deny responsibility, no matter how significant.One can deny pain, no matter how prolonged or intense.  I could go on, but I'm sure you get my drift and that you might relate to it.  We have all done it and the real questions are the consequences?

As I watch the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers - neither team that I follow in the regular season , I wonder whether you have to root for one team over the other in order to enjoy watching the game.Can you watch objectively and enjoy the baseball - or any other sport - for what it is?I find myself sliding into a preference - for whatever reason - and wonder why and whether it makes a difference.

The start of the Fall season was offically Sept 22. But becuase we had such warm weather in Sept and the first half of October it didnt feel like it. You started to wonder if it would ever come. But it has now arrived. This past weekend felt like the first fall weekend, Sunny and 50s. Halloween decorations started to appear. A few mentions of upcoming Thanksgiving dinner specials from the gourmet markets in the papers. The cool air in the morning and a long sleeve shirt for the day. Feels good. But winter is around the corner. Get ready! 

No, not sixty-seven – six . . . seven. Have you heard this latest slang craze?  Have you seen the hand motions – like evaluating weights held in both hands? Rumor has it this new crazy is driving middle school teachers crazy!  Math teachers are reworking their “To Do” assignments to make sure no single answer = 67 for fear of the entire class breaking into laughter and recreating the meme. Seriously, what does it mean?      Better question – does 6-7 mean anything? 

What’s your personal style go-to? Are you the type who lives in jeans and sneakers, or do you feel most yourself in a crisp blazer and heels? Personal style isn’t just about clothes—it’s how we show the world who we are without saying a word.