Have you ever been asked by a friend to make a donation to their cause? Do you dignify the request with a response? If you comply, what motivates you to do so? Also, what equation goes into the amount of the donation? Lastly, do you remember the amount? I'm not sure if there has been a scholarly study on this subject or that the answers to my above …
One of my favorite mantras is "Up is down and down is up". You know, what was once bad for you is now "the cure" and so on and so on...Well, my granddaughter Maggie has taken the concept to a wonderful creative and positive extreme. She presently has a showing of her Art work at Roslyn's Bryant Library where she reveals:I am working to express th …
My daughter in law, Julie Klein, is a Reference Librarian at our local Bryant Library. One of her responsibilities is to foster and coordinate Author/Book discussions. Recently, in that role, she asked me to introduce two authors who happen to be my friends: Alan Zweibel (original Saturday Night Live writer and recipient of 5 Emmys, amongst countl …
My daughter in law, Julie Klein, is a Reference Librarian at our local Bryant Library. One of her responsibilities is to foster and coordinate Author/Book discussions. Recently, in that role, she asked me to introduce two authors who happen to be my friends: Alan Zweibel (original Saturday Night Live writer and recipient of 5 Emmys, amongst countl …
I recently had an interesting conversation with friends about tipping. Before I relate the conversation , it is useful to explain that “tip” is an acronym for To Insure Promptitude and the custom originated in Europe and is traced back to 17th century England. Whatever it’s origins, tipping has become an integral way of life and sustenance in our …
I can’t explain it, but most days I’m friendly. I encounter a person and am compelled to strike up a conversation and then find common ground and then explore similarities and experiences. Before I know it we are “fast friends”. People have remarked upon this conduct. Some positive, some wonder and some negative. Whatever the source, I c …
Our granddaughter Maggie came home from college for the holidays last week and stayed with us due to illness in her home. Her stay was highlighted by our parenting her through previously scheduled LASIK eye surgery. Was she nervous? Was there anxiety? Were there thoughts of backing out? Of course! She’s so down to earth. So human. So natural …
Thanksgiving is always a bountiful and enjoyable holiday, but this year’s was extra special as our immediate Family convened at (older son) David and Julie’s house. Yes, David carved the Turkey, but, unquestionably, the driving force was Julie. She did it all!Putting aside all her shopping and preparation while holding down a full time job, she ex …
Admit it! You’re all Zoomed out and thirst for in person (Water Cooler) experiences. Well Gotham gets it and delivers! In the space of less than a month Gotham has held 3 in person (Water Cooler) events: the 9/11 Yankee/Met game at Citl Field, the 9/25 Picnic at Alley Pond Park and, best of all, our annual (except for last year) Bob Formica Memo …
Admit it! You’re all Zoomed out and thirst for in person (Water Cooler) experiences. Well Gotham gets it and delivers! In the space of less than a month Gotham has held 3 in person (Water Cooler) events: the 9/11 Yankee/Met game at Citl Field, the 9/25 Picnic at Alley Pond Park and, best of all, our annual (except for last year) Bob Formica Memo …
