Always enjoying confusing my mind by trying to understand theoretical physics, I tried hard to understand the movie Interstellar. Without giving away any plot, I will only say it has a little to do with black holes, worm holes, the warping of spacetime, and most intriguing of all -time distortion. Black holes, at their simplest of levels, can b …
There are only two times during the bicycle riding season that I stop often to rest -- the first half and the second half. When the sun starts to climb higher and the snows are melting in late March or early April, I take my first ride outside. No riding on a stationary bike -- like a crew team rowing in a pool -- can fully prepare you for ridin …
An article in the New York Times last week was about a study that showed that chocolate can improve memory. There is something about flavenol, an antioxidant, especially epicatechin, that does something good to your brain. The study did not mention, however, that it also does something bad to your stomach. They know about the improved memory b …
I was just talking to someone who recently retired as COO of a large not for profit. I asked him how he felt and whether he missed it. Not at all, he said. In fact, that same not for profit pays him well to consult. As a consultant all he has to do is give his opinion. No decisions, no pressure, no responsibility. He tells them what he think …
Having nothing to do one afternoon, my son Max and I went to see Annabelle. I have always been a fan of horror movies. There are basically three kinds. Monster movies, movies where young people are ripped or shredded to pieces, or movies about demons and the devil. For me that last catergory is by far the scariest. Just the other night I was …
A full page in the Times on Friday advertised a coming auction at Sotheby's of a Mark Rothko painting. It is called No. 21 (Red, Brown, Black and Orange). Here is a picture of it. Not being a student of modern art, I have not heard of Rothko though apparently he is one of the most famous post war American artists along with Andy Warhol, Jackso …
I wrote what I thought was a really good blog this morning. I had to do it through Explorer because for whatever reason Firefox does not let me post on the Gotham blog page. Just as I finished, my computer said Explorer is no longer working, and suddendly it all disappeared. I can't recreate it and am very frustrated. So no blog today from …
The most human part of Jeter's last home game the other night was during his post game interview when he said he was so out of sorts that he was hoping no one would hit it to him at short stop. "Please don't hit it to me," he said he was thinking. Imagine that. The great Captain, of whom we have so many images of rocketing the ball to first bas …
The thought has occurred to me over the years, that if terrorism in the U.S. became so bad and I had to move to another country, where would I go? I have no plans to do this, and just renewed my lease. But what if? The clear choice to me was always Australia. It is tucked away, the climate is similar to what we have here, they speak English, a …
Eve carries her whole life in her handbag. I am amazed when she pulls out bandaids, alcohol wipes, benedryl, eyeglass cleaner wipes, tylenol, tweezers, a thermometer, small screwdriver, Qtips, a small flashlight, toothpicks, dental floss and the list goes on. She would have done really well on Let's Make a Deal. I tease her about it and can' …
That envelope that the doctor's receptionship keeps with all the cash co-pays, and that I contribute my $30 to each visit, I wonder if the doctor just snatches that at the end of the day as he is putting on his coat and leaving the office. That's a nice little bunch of lunch money. I am going to start charging co-pays. That and my tip jar. See …
A number of people are at fault for the accidental shooting by the nine year old girl of her firing range instructor. She is not among them. The government however is, along with our crazed gun culture. If this young girl wanted to buy a can of spray paint, or a pack of cigarettes, she would have been turned away by state law. Those are danger …
Most mornings I get a cup of coffee at a place next to my office and I bring it upstairs. One small coffee for $1.60. I hand over two bills, and they give me my change, an empty cup (that sometimes they stick their fingers in)....and a receipt. I really don't need documentary proof of this transaction. No receipt is necessary. When I first …
"Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile." He's Gone -The Grateful Dead It was a mild winter afternoon on December 22, 1992 when my secretary buzzed me and said there was a detective from Boca Raton, Florida on the telephone. I was confused. I thought it might be a PBA solicitation and hesitated, but then took the call. The detective as …
Ever year or so Eve asks me if I still have my pen. She is referring to the beautiful sleek black Cartier pen she bought me years ago that I keep in my office. Being prone to losing things, I resolved never to take that pen out of my office. Every night before I leave work I put it away (the spot will not be revealed in case any of you get any b …
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