As we approach Thanksgiving in the week that follows the one that starts today, I call attention to a special day that takes place the Tuesday AFTER Thanksgiving, this year, Tuesday November 29, 2022: GIVING TUESDAY. Thanksgiving became a time to focus on the causes we support and I devote a blog to giving on or around Thanksgiving. Last year, I …
The last re-scheduled -- or is that delayed -- event that I planned to attend that COVID-19 impacted took place last Thursday eve in Manhattan; Marisa and I took in the "Marshall Tucker Band Band 50th Anniversary Tour" with Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes as the opener and the Beacon Theatre of amazing artwork and even better sound. I'd n …
So I am speaking to my friend Jeff discussing plans for later in day for him and where I would be heading next. He mentions going to his son in the same town where I am earlier heading to see Shelly's niece. On the way my wife texts her niece and she believes she and husband met Jeff and his wife at holiday services. Further it turns out Jeff's …
My office includes more than the usual accoutrements. The same space includes my wardrobe in a dresser that was once dad's (really!) and a closet. So when I wanted to change my garb and get ready for the day, I need to be there. I was up early and my MacBook and other devices were all upstairs in the dining room "anticipating" a possible move to …
Usually, the plan involves a Broadway musical. This year she just wanted a nice restaurant. Marisa proposed three; I selected one, Foragers in Chelsea. Shelly liked the choice. Shelly and I arrived early and enjoyed cocktails. She even had me post it to Facebook – not something I do but for my lovely and dear wife I made an exception – with a m …
Sometimes plans made do not fall into line exactly as you want it and later today, we’ll know how the weekend works out. Months ago the thoughts were to take in two shows with the likelihood of no MLB Wild Card weekend. That outcome did not play out and I was at shows rather than watching my baseball team. The hierarchy for me always put music at t …
No secret that I enjoy attending shows. Not many fit the troubadour - unaccompanied solo artist - variety. At the very least most artists enjoy the support of at least one accomplished sideman. I probably saw John B. Sebastian in troubadour mode the most; Roger McGuinn second. No offense to the former leaders of the Lovin' Spoonful and The Byrd …
It's that time again. Know some people, businesses and organizations that work on environmentally sustainable initiatives and projects? Why not help them gain much deserved recognition? Apply them for the Gotham Green Awards®. Gotham GREEN® provides a platform for businesses and professionals who seek to connect and promote sustainable busine …
Folks know my preference to work outdoors. Not hard labor (of course I have the ability); just setting up on my deck with much the same accoutrements I enjoy at when in my office (where I draft today’s commentary). The internet, cordless phone, iPhone, iPad and MacBook all facilitate a seamless transition from a desk inside to a comparative outside …
Gotham needs to make a choice -- and it's not Yankees or Mets but when to see these beloved and successful teams play each other (at Citi Field) in 2023. As Gotham looks forward to another successful outdoor gathering -- we get to enjoy the splendors of Alley Pond Park in Bayside Queens next Saturday, September 17 for our annual (free) Gotham Pic …
Sometime after this commentary get posted to our Gotham Network's listserve, I compose a tweet and post it to twitter. I do not like typos and unlike with Facebook, no current capability exists for twitter users to edit their tweets. Apparently, that may change. Already the social media platform is testing an edit function with its employees and …
Two shows last week. Iconic artists. Both rescheduled from original dates. August 14, 2020 in the case of Rod Stewart. January 14 of this year in the case of Billy Joel. While we’ve seen both, it’d be the first time for each for Marisa who wanted to see each. While many around us at Jones Beach appeared to enjoy attending this performance by the fo …
So I received an email out of the blue apparently from the Grand Chancellor (“head honcho”) of the Order Knights of Pythias in New York, an involvement covered by this correspondent last week. Since the “GC” does not do email, I figured to suggest he call me on my cell as I “occupied” my outside office but left the landline inside. In stead of a ca …
Last culminated a number of important events in the Order Knights of Pythias where I hold a number of roles in NewYork. Last Wednesday, our Grand Chancellor, elected at our Grand Convention last month, delivered his message at a special event called the “Pythian Investiture” and I was “invested” as his “Executive Secretary” (see photo at left where …
The teams I root for have not enjoyed regular and sustained success over the season they play. The Rangers did surprise in hockey and make a run of sorts but when it comes to football, hoops and baseball not much in the way of success, and you find yourself more rooting for individual players to develop. So when over the last two weeks through la …
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