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, …
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 …
Most people think networking is about meeting folks to do business with or to aid them move up the ladder in their careers. It involves more than that and my own experiences evidences benefits beyond career-building; it often leads to relationships that enable you to help others, not just clients or co-workers (and I can attest to such instances an …
Marisa joined me to take in Peter Frampton's "Let's Do It Again" tour at The Capitol Theatre in Portchester last week. Amazing show, especially when we know Peter contemplated retirement a few tours ago -- it was billed as a Farewell. He sang and played as great as ever. His four-piece backing planned played and sang on the money. I enjoyed his …
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 …
A new milestone appears within reach. Four decades together for Rachelle and this commentator. Actual date is tomorrow. Sometimes it meant taking in a Broadway show; occasionally a concert. Last year we dined out for brunch with our children. This year, the kids plan gathering here at Grand Junction (as Marisa named this abode on FourSquare years a …
Shelly and I shared a nice show last night with Marisa. It's special when you can still share great and meaningful songs by an original artist with your children. Burton Cummings of The Guess Who sang and played the hits and more in a worthy performance at The Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. I had not seen him perform in more than a decade -- su …
Gotham's Annual Battle of the Bands® returns live for the second year in a row, Sunday May 18, 3:00 to 6: 00 p.m. at Groove, 125 Macdougal Street, (Greenwich Village) New York, NY 10012. A panel of Judges selected by the Gotham Battle of the Bands® organizing committee will pick the winners from the six bands deemed worthy of competing from the …
Caught my first live show of 2025 last week: "John Lodge Celebrating 58 Years of Days of Future Passed with special Guest Jon Davision of Yes." The concert was at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. My fave Moodie is Justin Hayward. I was not sure what to expect when I decided to go. I found a few YouTube clips of some prior shows with Davison sin …
For some the pitch about joining Gotham involves business opportunities. Members seek to sell their services or wares. That may be a primary reason to network. But for this member who complains not at all about business opportunities here, I submit Gotham offers much more. As many know here I chair the board of a senior agency. Two fellow boar …
A week ago this morning found Shelly and I at the Legislative Breakfast of the Queens Jewish Community Council (“QJCC”) at the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates. Shelly does not usually join me at these breakfasts but this year our daughter got installed as a director by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. I posted the proud parent moment to …
In advance of this Friday, or for when you opt to observe the sentiments associated with that day, enjoy an updated a set of songs that reflect the sentiments of the day (and more). I present this most current iteration of Songs of Love, a set of 77 videos on YouTube or some 74 tunes on Apple Music. The back story to this playlist: In the summ …
Grandpa Sol used to tell his eldest grandchild: “Stay calm and cool at all times.” Not easy to follow as so many triggers to be anything but calm occur -- often daily. That said, I more than followed that advice yesterday. No clock really existed on my time. I knew I would pick up my daughter, visit mom and go to the mall with Shelly and there w …
While bitter cold weather might predominate many current discussions, some other kind of polar entity captures much of my attention of late. A polar bear, of the sports variety, namely the one my team needs to re-sign, but cannot figure out how to achieve what needs to be done. Yes, I want the Mets to re-sign Pete Alonso: indeed, I am not the own …
Tomorrow is a special day. I point out that if it were not this year, it would still be a special day as we celebrate Martin Luther King. In thinking about tomorrow and the change(s) to then occur, as well the traditional Martin Luther King Day observances, I looked at my playlists and offer these for your consideration: Songs to Inspire a …
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