A need for secrecy absolutely barred this subject for blogging last week. A day before my daughter would travel home, Marisa shared an email with her mom and dad, brother and a cousin. She admonished us not to post on Facebook about her impending plans or presence upon arrival. Marisa kept secret her plans to attend a bridal shower on the date o …
It's Saturday morning and I woke up with a smile and a warm feeling. No I was not in the shower, nor was it from the sun streaming in the windows, I was just walking down the stairs to write my blog. I realized that my feeling was a result of having all my children in my house at the same time. It might seem funny to some, but being under one roo …
My work cohort and/or Assistant is Dana Zarro (née Crohn). We have been together since the early 1970s. See photo above of us back in the day. We Lifers have lots in common. Not the least of which is that we are both Left handed and love dogs (although I came to that later than she). You may be familiar with Dana as Gotham's new member applic …
There is no doubt that the picture accompanying this blog is worth a thousand words. It is a picture of my mother holding her newest great grandson a few days ago. Four generations in a single picture. (Yes, although not immediately visible, I am in that chain from my mother to my grandson.) It is a beautiful picture. One that I will cherish foreve …
I'm writing this on Tuesday March 8, which is International Women's Day. Started in the early 1900's, it is still necessary to have a day to recognize and honor women over 100 years later... From Wiki: In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards women for their econom …
“Traditional” gender roles have been swirling in my mind this week. My daughter needed a semi surgical procedure this week and, for several practical reasons, such as he is a doctor and the date worked better into his schedule, my husband brought her to the doctor’s office and I went to work. The fact that my husband is, technically, her step fath …
Twice a week I go to court. Not unusual for an attorney but not that kind of venue. It may surprise some folks but I get together with some good guys Saturday mornings and Tuesdays eves to play ball; we play full court basketball over two hours. Mostly it includes men of a certain age; a few younger, and sometimes a few younger ones (a son and st …
Here's something new for you to do this weekend. If you have an iPhone, here's a list of questions and statements to ask/say to Siri. She has quite a sense of humor. Maybe Norm can book her for some events :) Or is she the next Friar? Or do I have too much time on my hands ;) What is zero divided by zero? When is the world going to end? (If you'r …
If you like good music (yeah, yeah), mark Sunday, April 17th on your calendar. No Arthur Conley but still some sweet sounds. On that day, the 4th annual Gotham Battle of the Bands® takes place at the iconic Rock venue Cafe Wha? (Thank you Make A Difference Group Co-Chair William Skody for making available his world famous venue) in the heart of …
Sidney Rosen passed away last weekend, a day after his 92nd birthday. Many in our Gotham family had met Sidney over the years as he accompanied my mother to Gotham events. Mom and Sidney had twelve wonderful years together -- sharing their love, companionship, friends and families. They both grew and blossomed over those years. There ought to be a …
It's March, let's get back on the humanity track. Renee Rabinowitz is a new hero. Time for more changes. From the NY Times/Uriel Sinai: JERUSALEM — RENEE RABINOWITZ is a sharp-witted retired lawyer with a Ph.D. in educational psychology, who escaped the Nazis in Europe as a child. Now she is about to become a test case in the battle over religion a …
I very distinctly remember opening my first bank account. I was probably ten years old. It came with a small, crisp book that recorded in stacked type my first ten dollar deposit. I was so excited and held that passbook proudly. Each time I visited the bank with another deposit, I actively watched my deposits grow. My passbook became historic …
I originally joined Facebook as a means of “spying” on my children’s activities, i.e. looking at all the pictures of them holding the infamous red cups. I then started enjoying it as a means of reconnecting with old friends and learned how to use it for networking. Currently, I am beginning to see another benefit of social media, as a means of ga …
There is a prayer said every day during the Shacharis (morning) prayer service that goes like this: "Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who fashioned man with wisdom, and created within him many openings and many cavities. It is obvious and known before Your Throne of Glory that if but one of them were to be ruptured or but one …
I haven't exercised for almost a year and just started it again last Tuesday with my trainer a 22 year old nice guy. Since I'm not allowed to work as hard as I used to the begining sessions have been using my body weight, which is more than enough. What I used to think was too easy is now hard work. And to boot the gym has lovely large mirrors …
