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Nancy Schess
Apr01
Chicago
Posted By : Nancy Schess

We spent this past weekend in Chicago.  The Schess clan converged on the city and spent the weekend celebrating all sorts of wonderful things in our world. But, I digress.   I have never spent any time in Chicago, and I am now a fan.  We were in a part of town called South Loop, walking distance to the lake, multiple museums, restaurants, bars and

Rona Gura
Mar31
Finding Balance
Posted By : Rona Gura

Lately I have been exploring meditation and yoga. During every session, the instructor asks the participants to set an intention for the day or think of a word that will guide us through our day. Almost every time the word “balance,” comes to my mind.   In our hectic, continuously plugged in life finding balance can be an elusive goal. I have been

Corey Bearak
Mar30
It is written
Posted By : Corey Bearak

Last week  we enjoyed two proud parent moments.  Both involved my daughter. I posted to X about the first.  Marisa authored an op-ed for the American Jewish Committee ("AJC") that appeared in the Albany Times-Union.   It was placed there because the target audience serve as members of the New York State Assembly and New York State Senators.  The op

Mitch Tobol
Mar29
In Person
Posted By : Mitch Tobol

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

Fred Klein
Mar28
Mile Markers
Posted By : Fred Klein

Joanne, Charcoal and I annually "snowbird" in Key West, the southern most point of the continental United States and home of mile marker 0 on the US-1 highway. My birthday is in two days and, as per our 10 year tradition, we memorialized it by photo opping at the appropriate mile marker (Leigh Connell picture). Our friends Leigh and Jim Connell hav

Benjamin Geizhals
Mar27
Parking
Posted By : Benjamin Geizhals

I dropped Flo off and was looking for a spot to park in the restaurant’s lot. After waiting patiently behind a car blocking the way, I noticed a spot in a next row.I made my way and turned into that row, but was blocked by another car. The driver was looking down at his cell phone.Without looking up, he started forward — toward me.I beeped and he f

Daniel Schwartz
Mar26
Much Needed Vacation
Posted By : Daniel Schwartz

Most of us know when there is tension and stress in your life, there comes a point where you must unwind and take a break. Well I did that last week. My family and I just got back from a weeklong cruise where I disconnected with the world except for those around me. I had no internet or phone service. It was a bit difficult at first, but I got used

Nancy Schess
Mar25
Bedside Manner
Posted By : Nancy Schess

I am going through a stage right now where several of my regular doctors are retired or retiring.  Most often, they are breaking the pact we made where they promised not to retire until I offered my approval – but let’s move on from there.   The net result is meeting new healthcare providers and the opportunity to compare and vet bedside manner.  

Rona Gura
Mar24
Being Influenced
Posted By : Rona Gura

I have written several blogs about ads for certain products “magically” appearing on my Facebook or Instagram feed after I spoke about them.  For example, a Van Cleef & Arpels ad had popped up on my Instagram feed after my son and I discussed a necklace he was thinking of purchasing. I questioned, in those blogs, whether my devices were actuall