The title is a Grateful Dead song. It fits because the first of two shows last week was a Citi Field extravaganza by Dead and Co. Marisa and I attended. She remarked that almost 20 years ago, her uncle took her to see the earlier alt version of the Dead, The Other Ones, at Madison Square Garden. There was an interesting highlight that tied the …
Last year going into Father’s Day, I got to attend a mix of concerts and was looking forward to dinner and a show at the City Winery. Today, instead we host our children and our grandniece and grandnephew (their parents have a wedding). The previous week was not all song like the year before but a mix of song and my other non-pecuniary passion, spo …
Yesterday ended very nice with an evening of music on the Village Green in Great Neck; we were there later than planned and caught the last two cover bands; the first covered some of the best of Bad Company and opened with Free's All Right Know (my all-time fave song) - one common thread is Free's drummer Simon Kirke and lead vocalist Paul Rodgers …
A time not so long ago I could blog on a list of summer concerts I'd plan to attend that included many free shows. So far any free show list appears elusive in terms of original bands and performers. While I remain on watch for such musical performances, I found a need to list upcoming shows I plan to attend through the summer. This occurred whe …
Finally. I took in my first live show of 2023. This month. Last weekend. Certainly worth the wait. Some of my faves no longer grace the earth and some lack the ability to perform, let alone tour. So I was excited as the prospect of seeing and hearing one of my favorites singer-songwriters, founding member of two iconic bands and member of the …
As mom's day approached last weekend, my deck and patio below got cleaned and I began the redeployment of furniture, umbrellas, a fan and the electronic necessary to setup my outside office. The last act involved taking the external monitor and setting it on its stand. That occurred after visiting with mom last Sunday. I was able to use the spac …
Today, I get to spend the early part of it with two of the three moms in my life. As noted previously, I enjoy two moms; not of the Heather has two variety but it would be okay if that were the case. I share one with my brother Richy and our step-bro Jeff, whose dad, since passed, married our mom. Richy and I share with Rob, his mom Jean and our la …
Last year at this time, I opened my “outside office” (or is it “outdoor office”). The weather was not quite conducive then but I like things to be in place. That remains to happen this year; I still hope it occurs this month. Meanwhile, umbrellas and seat pads, fan, and chaise lounges remain in the shed; and the monitor I deploy outside sits inside …
Yesterday's plans adjusted a bit. The rain played no role. Technology did. Any maybe the change allowed me some time to teach my grandnephew to play a simple strategic game: checkers. Simply spur of the moment after dinner, I asked the young's if he wanted to play. He expressed sufficient interest to bring up the game on my iPad. Worked out ni …
We often call our Gotham Network which hosts this blog a tribe. The success of two meetings last evidences that moniker. I enjoyed two breakfast time networking meetings on successive mornings last week. One meeting I chaired virtually; the other I participated in-person. Each had its benefits. I saw and interacted with people I enjoy, do som …
On Sunny days I might slide back the cover to the moon roof on our 'blue car" and let the 'shine in when I drive; there were some opportunities when the week began. But I really got to enjoy some short drives with the moon roof open as the weekend ended. It was something missing with the prior blue vehicle and an important attribute of this one. …
No Seder at home this Passover There may not have been a year since our marriage that when we remained in New York that Shelly and I did not host a Passover Seder. On quick recall I cannot recollect since our home was the only “space” large enough to accommodate her family. Yeah we enjoyed Seders away from home than when we visited Marisa when …
First off thank you to substitute bloggers Mike Steger and Reliable Ray Walcott who "covered" for me while my family and I enjoyed our time traveling in Israel and for one day in Jordan. A special THANK YOU to Gotham's travel agent, Laura Avital, who arranged and organized -- perhaps "curated" betters represents things -- special experiences throu …
I enjoy driving. My vehicle offers amenities; most important beyond a safe vehicle include the sun roof and cars to my entire musical library. The makes for an enjoyable experience, barring traffic conditions. And that gets to the point: the so many drivers who make driving a less enjoyable. if you do any of this, please stop: *racing *weavin …
No secret how proud Shelly and I are proud of our children (and our daughter in law too). When we gathered last night for dinner I toasted Jonathan and Marisa for their recent achievement. This weekend I tweeted (see pic upper right)-- twice, last night and Friday -- about proud parent moments: Jonathan -- published again -- this time in Studi …
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