Saturdays – at least the mornings – are one of my hoops day; that's basketball for those who need more clarity. I enjoy it; it's intergenerational (even more so in the summer but that'll merit its own blog...maybe). Some players have nicknames – Israeli Mike, Big Dave, Big Steve, Rug; some get called by last names – Stein, Blitz, Gluck, Cody; th …
So many topics to consider. One who probably knows best suggested I cover a fave topic – music – and the current president's taste. Driving to basketball (and after we played friends there thought I should blog on our 4 v 4 full court games) this morning Adam LaRoche dominated the sportstalk radio airwaves; and as well when we left the gym and I …
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 …
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 …
Technology continues to intrigue me. I make no living in the field but it certainly help me in terms of efficiency, access to the information I keep and need, getting my thoughts out there, advocating for my clients and pushing back quickly when the need arises to challenge policies, programs, and proposals. I also find it useful to promote my …
Gotham offers tremendous resources to members who seize the opportunities. It fascinates this observer who in our tribe uses the “devices” and how. I also enjoy using – and sharing information through these means. I welcome the feedback I invariably receive. Today (aka “Promo Tuesday”), depending on your point of view, we look forward to and/ …
I passed on basketball yesterday. Folks who know me know well I do not skip ball lightly -- even during summer play at the pool when the player no longer skwer predominantly my age with a few sons merged in. Saturday and Sunday) mornings at the Deepdale -- now Tanenbaum -- Pool involve teammates other then my friend Len Backerman and occasionall …
Those who know me most know the thing I HATE (emphasis added) most probably involves asking others for money, to donate, to contribute, to take a journal ad. When I first started out, Tony Menna, who I met in Mario Cuomo's campaign for Mayor, who induced me to joined my first and second political clubs and later became my local political leader, s …
This past Sunday, March 22, 2015, our tribe held its Third Annual Gotham Battle of the Bands at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Attendees enjoyed eight very talented bands – Chordless Triad (1st prize, again), Cometa, Parkway South, The Offshoots (3rd Prize), Stronger Than Sum, Jessica & The Hot Seeds, 1 More Animal, and Off The Record (2n …
First off a get well wish to regular Saturday blogger, our friend Mitch Tobol, who some of us fondly call by his nom de pen, webmaster. A bit under the weather, we wish him to get well. I am honored to be called in to pinch-blog. Here goes: Not much of a secret around Gotham when it comes to my fondness towards a certain band's music, and weari …
Last week I blogged about how our Gotham tribe works for each of us as “social business network.” Just three weeks from today – Sunday March 22, 2015, our tribe holds its third Annual Gotham Battle of the Bands. The wonderful afternoon of music and networking takes place at The Knitting Factory, 361 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11211. Show …
We – or at least many in our tribe – tout Gotham as a “social business network.” I like nothing more when after a Gotham meeting concludes, group members, circuit riders and guests hang out, exchange cards, get to know each other better and explore business synergies. That happened after the February 18 Gotham Green meeting. It just seemed ever …
Tuesday morning, I posted to Gotham politics a blurb and link from Crains that “Theater cancels premiere of controversial film” with a comments aimed a Gotham bloggers that I see a great blog here. Anyone familiar with that Gotham mantra, you say it you own it? Sort of happened here...... One blogger suggested an interest in taking up the mant …
I have three favorite songs. I usually refer to Poco's A Good Feelin' to Know (not even sure which version I go with as my fave - will let the readers help on that later.) It starts, "When I need good lovin', I always come home to you....". Richie Furay who wrote it and sang lead just gets it. Enjoy these lyrics: When I need good lovin' I always …
One thing really nice about our tribe involves what I like to call proximity to action. One often sees things on the news and might ponder how might one effect change or make an impact. Many of us can seize such an opportunity courtesy of our tribe – Gotham affords just that. Many examples exist but let me share one available when Gotham GREE …
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