Last Saturday, I asked my 94-year-old mother what she had for breakfast. She paused and said with complete sincerity,"I forgot to remember." And honestly… I didn’t know whether to laugh, put it on a T-shirt, or adopt it as my personal life motto. At 94, she’s earned the right to forget a few things. Breakfast, lunch, or even a thought. …
Maggie Olive Klein, daughter of my son David and wife Julie, is my second born grandchild and first female in my line. When my mother first set eyes upon her she excitedly exclaimed (at her look alike) "Who does she look like?"Oft times, I greet Maggie exclaiming "Who does she look like?" In recognition and memory of my beautiful mom. Beauty asid …
Last Sunday was absolutely thrilling, as I bore witness (and recorded) my Grandson Shawn Atom sing and perform with my son Alex's, Bodega Tallboys, band at the Sunset Club on Tappen Beach, Long Island. It evoked so much emotion, even tears, as they sang and played Dylan's "Rock Me (Like a Wagon Wheel)"! On the video, one can hear me exclaiming "My …
Since I was young, I have been compelled to take pictures (pics in modern parlance). First on film and now updated to digital. My iPhone camera allows for "in the moment" candid shots, instant editing and is cost free. Not to mention the ability to share and upload to the internet. Can you believe, I have nearly 70,000 pics on my phone, in addi …
I am not sure about this, but I believe we are experiencing a late Spring. Officially, Spring sprung on March 20th, but having returned North last week, it seemed like we happily happened upon an atypical lush, colorful, vibrant and welcoming environment, which was more "just so" than past years. The feelings that Spring, in all its glory, engend …
Last month, I shared proud parent moments involving my daughter with whom her mom and I celebrated another achievement the month before. This month her big brother gets the kudos. I posted to X last week that research by Jonathan and Guttmacher Institute colleague Gilda Sedgh got published in the prestigious journal, BMJ Global Health. The article, …
For more than six decades, I had a great streak going. No fillings.No crowns.No root canals.Not even a single cavity. Basically, my teeth were the stuff of dental legend. And then... it happened. Out of nowhere, one of my molars turned on me. Before I knew it, I was sitting in a chair, mouth wide open, being told that my perfect record was abo …
As I write this I am experiencing a sense of melancholy and I ask myself why? Clearly, it is because we will soon return "home" in the north. "Home" Where is "Home"? If "Home" is in the north, why am I experiencing meloncholy?
The title might suggest I could be talking about yesterday's nice weather. Indeed, I did go out under the deck to clear out the remaining leaves from the fall; after I sat on my patio chair near my grill and listened to some videos on YouTube of performance of "The Brothers" from their two 55th Anniversary performances last week at Madison Square …
We have a next door neighbor, Charlotte (Charlie) Johnson, who we have known for over 6 years and have seen mature into an accomplished young woman. After suffering a number of medical setbacks for over 2 years, surviving a serious bike accident and changing schools, she found herself falling behind, but found her niche in a local high school/col …
