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Nancy Schess
Feb12
A Favorite Childhood Food
Posted By : Nancy Schess

  I was reminiscing with a friend the other day about how much food played a part in our respective childhoods. So many of my memories circle back to something having to do with food. Whether it was a special restaurant or a special recipe, the food theme was prevalent.     For example, anyone remember Cooky’s Steak Pub? It was a favorite evening

Rona Gura
Feb12
Are the Times Truly Changing?
Posted By : Rona Gura

  Last weekend, I noticed a common theme in several stories in the Sunday Times. There were three major stories concerning the sexual harassment and assault of women. On the front page of the main section, there was an in depth story detailing the investigation and acts of Dr. Lawrence Nassar, who sexually assaulted numerous young female athletes.

Corey Bearak
Feb11
Making sense
Posted By : Corey Bearak

Our Friday blogger “complains” – perhaps mentors – that I use social media not enough. He often cajoles me to post – comment – more, especially on things that matter.  My wife sometimes counters I post too often.  On Facebook some friends (small f intended) may share divergent opinions.   Where facts support another view, I feel compelled to empha

Mitch Tobol
Feb10
Where do we go from here
Posted By : Mitch Tobol

Watching the Olympics last night gave me pause. It was not the pagentry, CGI spectacular, fireworks or even the speeches. It was the symbolic, yet real, unification of North and South Korea marching into the arena under one flag. It was heart warming and hopeful. This not the first time this has happened but it is the first time they will be fieldi

Fred Klein
Feb09
Choosing Sides
Posted By : Fred Klein

One of the most valuable things my father ever taught me is that "There are three sides to every story: your side, my side and the truth". In these politically charged times we are constantly inundated with strong opinions on Facebook, Twitter or political list serves.  I am struck by the self assured vehemence of people whose position or opinions

Benjamin Geizhals
Feb08
Profound Words
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

The words of a schoolteacher of mine from many many years ago resonate for me.  “We read the obituaries not to learn who died but to learn about those who lived.” I read the obituary of Haim Gouri, an Israeli poet, journalist, novelist, and filmmaker who died last week at the age of 94. He was a voice from the founding of the State of Israel. The

Cayce Crown
Feb07
Another Smart Woman
Posted By : Cayce Crown

Brene Brown is voice worth hearing. This is what it says on her website: "The official line: I’m a research professor at the University of Houston where I hold the Huffington Endowed Chair. I’ve spent the past sixteen years studying courage, vulnerability, empathy, and shame. I’m the author of four books: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly,

Nancy Schess
Feb06
Don't Panic
Posted By : Nancy Schess

Over the last few days, the stock market has taken a tumble. I have lost count of the number of commentators advising investors not to panic, to stay the course, think long term. But I’ve also heard just ordinary people talking about being afraid of losing their savings. Last night on the LIRR, two commuters behind me were talking about chan

Rona Gura
Feb05
Monday Morning Repercussions
Posted By : Rona Gura

  It’s that time of the year again, the day after the Super Bowl. Every year there’s debate about whether to make the day after the Super Bowl a national holiday since most people are sluggish the next day.     My husband and I host a Super Bowl party every year, so it is a very long night for us. Last year, I had a court hearing scheduled the n

Corey Bearak
Feb04
the big one
Posted By : Corey Bearak

I grew up loving football. Playing it. Organizing teams. Tackle. Touch. Flag. It did not matter. Strategizing (I'd argue none better!).   And today we all – at least the ratings say so – gather to watch the big one. The Super Bowl.   I recall watching my beloved Jets from a living room chair maybe four feet away from the set watching the gre

Mitch Tobol
Feb03
Spare change?
Posted By : Mitch Tobol

If you want to buy a :30 spot on the Super Bowl you better open up your wallet because it now costs over $5million. That doesn't even include making the commerical which could cost anywhere from $1m - $5m. Last year the Super Bowl raked in over $419 million in air time   Why so much you ask? Because the audience is over 100 million which is just ab

Fred Klein
Feb02
Local Theater
Posted By : Fred Klein

Last Friday we went to a local theater production.  Although all the contributors were professionals and the ticket cost not insubstantial, the experience fell far short.   Thank goodness it was a two act play and we could look forward to bolting at the intermission.  I say "we" because it was not just me who was disappointed. The main problem or d

Benjamin Geizhals
Feb01
A Text Message Worth Sharing
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

I usually don't participate in "chain" letters but this text message that I received the other day from a physician is, in my view, worthy of sharing. It may save a life. Please pause for 2 minutes and read this: 1. Let’s say it’s 7.25pm and you’re going home (alone of course) after an unusually hard day on the job. 2. You

Cayce Crown
Jan31
A Few Cups
Posted By : Cayce Crown

He took a few cups of love by Muhammad Ali He took a few cups of love. He took one tablespoon of patience, One teaspoon of generosity, One pint of kindness. He took one quart of laughter, One pinch of concern. And then, he mixed willingness with happiness. He added lots of faith, And he stirred it up well. Then he spread it over a span of a lifeti

Nancy Schess
Jan29
Old Friends
Posted By : Nancy Schess

  There is something about old friends that well, just doesn’t get old. I had dinner tonight with a friend I haven’t seen in a long time. Nothing wrong, just busy times of life for both of us.   But, when someone has been around in your life for that long, the conversation kind of just picks up where it left off.   I highly recommend reaching out