Not long ago, the South Shore Mall on Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore was a bustling hub of activity with families shopping, teens hanging out, and department stores like Macy’s anchoring the experience. But two weeks ago, the Macy’s sign was taken down. A metaphor for the shifting landscape of retail. It’s not that people have stopped shopping. The …
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. …
It's true, elephants know where to shop. In Thailand this week, one named Plai Biang Lek casually wandered into a grocery store. Surveillance and social media videos show the elephant strolling in, as if he had a shopping list, calmly stopping at the counter, and helping himself to nine bags of sweet rice crackers, a sandwich, and some dried banana …
It’s kind of wild to think about—early humans worked because they had to. If you didn’t grow it, build it, or catch it, you didn’t survive. Your labor was life. Today, most of us are far removed from the work that sustains us. Our food, clothes, and everyday essentials are made by hands we’ll never see, on farms, in factories, in different countr …
Over a year ago, I wrote about being at the cusp—an inflection point in the evolution of artificial intelligence. I referenced Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of AI at Microsoft, who described AI as a “new digital species.” Since then, AI has become deeply embedded in nearly every aspect of our society. It monitors our clicks, movements, and scrolling …
Last weekend, I smoked ribs and grilled chicken. Then on Monday, I smoked a chuck roast using the same method I would for brisket — and let me tell you, it’s my new go-to! It’s much cheaper than a brisket and way smaller, which is perfect for just two people. As usual, I used my homemade rub on the meats — the same one my uncle and sister have be …
Waking up on a sunny Saturday morning, brewing some coffee, and venturing out my back door to feel the sunshine and listen to the sounds of suburbia waking up. Here's a video so you can share in my experience. (BTW, there were three of them in my neighbor's yard)
Have you noticed that the smallest moments can be incredibly impactful? If you haven't, pause for a moment and ask yourself what happened to you over the past week that gave you a moment of joy. If you're having difficulty thinking of one, here's a list: Laughing out loud A great hug Having a meaningful conversation Receiving genuine praise C …
Cracking open a fortune cookie is one of the unique pleasures in life. The last one I opened read, "If you don't enjoy what you have, how could you be happier with more?" That is so true. I was enjoying reflecting on this statement when I turned it over, and it said, "Please disregard all previous fortunes."
Inspiration is a sacred revelation. It can be described as exhilarating, exciting, and can lead to incredible ideas. This heightened sense goes farther when you involve other people, as often happens in my creative meetings. If you have an open mind and heart, you will find it wherever you go. Here's to you finding some inspo this weekend a …
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 …
Ah, the Long Island Expressway—our famed LIE,Where "express" is ironic, yet we use it to flee.From Queens to Riverhead, it's a daily test,Of patience and playlists—and holding in stress. Like the Southern State Parkway, with some curves so tight,It demands your focus both day and night.It’s narrow, it’s wild, it’s got no shoulder—And somehow ever …
You may know I drive a manual shift. There are very few on the road today and it certainly puts me squarely into a specific age demographic. So when I saw this image on the rear windshield of a Subaru WRX, I couldn't help but smile. True that!
You might not remember what you had for lunch last Tuesday, but you definitely remember the times you had a great laugh. I'm not referring to Ha Ha moments but laughing so hard your cheeks and belly hurt. I think it's amazing that laughter has a way of freezing those moments in time—like your brain saying, “Save this one!” And let’s be honest— …
At Gotham Golf this past week it was such a pleasure seeing my networking friends in person; Rosalia, Ray, Brad, Jeff, Rich, Ryan, and Steve. It occurred to me that getting lost in a sea of screens and digital interactions is easy. What's harder is getting out and meeting people face to face. We need to remember the power of human connection. L …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
