All day yesterday, I couldn’t escape that first day of school feeling. Frankly, I’m not sure I wanted to escape it. With the benefit of hindsight, I look back fondly on those firsts. So off I went – or better said “we” went – bright and early to venture to a new firm to start a new adventure with our team. I got dressed, packed a bag, found m …
After 53 fruitful years with the same law firm, I am embarking on a new adventure with my Partners Joan Rothermel, Jane Jacobs and Nancy Schess (plus our associate Brian Gordon and indispensable Matt Bost). We are joining the prestigious, full service mid town firm of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, LLP. We are still there for you and even deeper an …
A Talisman is defined as an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck. I believe in creating good fortune, if it is in my power. It is the corollary to my mantra: It’s better to give than receive, but what goes around comes around, which has worked out very well for me and others. Thi …
The answer is me! For most of my life I was all too willing to share a secret. Is a shared secret still a secret?I just readily did it without introspection or remorse. As time passed people realized my tendency and stopped confiding in me. Amazingly, at this venerable stage of my life, I’ve morphed into a reliable keeper of secrets. As an examp …
I tested positive for COVID less than 2 weeks ago. Since the inception of the COVID 19 Pandemic I had been unscathed. As time passed, I think subconsciously, I felt immune. Afterall, I had been vaccinated with 3 added boosters. Eventually, despite constant cautionary advice, I let my guard down. For instance, I wore a mask less and less and regu …
Summer dining. Eating outdoors. A phenomenon born of the pandemic that seems to have caught on.On streets and in parking lots. The views vary. The background noise drowns out the dinner conversation.Eating outdoors. The reasons vary. Safety. Romantic. European.Are you eating out….doors?
School’s out and the studios start rolling out the movies that they hope will grab our attention. But, with streaming so available, will people still head out to the theaters? “Top Gun Maverick”, “Jurassic World Dominion”, “Lightyear”, and “Elvis” are battling for our attention and dollars. So far, Tom Cruise has delivered big numbers and lots of …
Friday became a rather special day. It started with the Daily News publishing an op-ed penned by our daughter, Marisa, on its website and then we receive word our daughter-in-law, Carrie, passed her dissertation defense that morning, thus earning her PhD in Psychology at my alma mater Hofstra University. Marisa’s commentary, Don’t just condemn …
Whatever the pluses and minuses may be, Social Media has potent, unprecedented power. How else could Zelensky have bravely proclaimed for all the World to hear and admire “I need ammunition, not a ride”? Nobel Peace Prize!
The hit Netflix crime drama Ozark is, hands down, the best streaming series on TV! And Julia Garner is a transcendent star! Her Fbomb laden hillbilly delivery just must be experienced. And once she is in your head you are seriously hooked. Yes there are bigger names in the star laden cast (check it out) and the dark, nearly unreal scary sce …
