We have a friend who is soon to be World famous. His name is Guy deBoer (pictured) and he is endeavoring to fulfill his dream to be the first American to win the prestigious around the World Golden Globe, 30,000 mile, solo sail boat race. He will embark, single handed, next September from France on this nonstop race. The race has been described …
Admit it! You’re all Zoomed out and thirst for in person (Water Cooler) experiences. Well Gotham gets it and delivers! In the space of less than a month Gotham has held 3 in person (Water Cooler) events: the 9/11 Yankee/Met game at Citl Field, the 9/25 Picnic at Alley Pond Park and, best of all, our annual (except for last year) Bob Formica Memo …
Up is down and down is up and negative is positive!Say what?2 weeks ago I went to a favorite restaurant with a bunch of friends (see last week’s blog for details) and we had a wonderful time!However, the next day the bloom was off when the owner called to inform me that the order taker, who briefly sat at the table with us, had subsequently tested …
Last Friday night we had a Boys Night Out reunion. It was the first time a disparate group of my friends congregated in about 2 years and, of course, the 9 guys in attendance were thrilled to be together (in person)!One of the guys, David Rubin, asked the Right On question as to how the Pandemic has affected our lives and there were many different …
We have a terrific member named Ray Walcott who fills many Gotham roles reliably, ergo, his nickname “Reliable Ray”. Last Saturday night both Ray and I were at the Gotham Yankee/Met game at Citi Field and were both, responsibly, wearing masks. Thus, when I first encountered Ray I was not sure who he was. Later I figured it out and approached him …
Of course, being Old School, I do not have a tattoo. And being nonjudgmental I question why anyone would do that to their body? Yet, so many do and it seems more and more fashionable and acceptable. I just don’t (won’t) get it! Tattoo You?
Some things are tolerable and some things are intolerable. Where do we draw the line?
When we were in high school most wanted to be “popular”. Some tried hard, some just had “It” and some fell short. Popularity was a sought after, undefinable, elusive, state of being. Interestingly, many of those who were then popular and part of the “In Crowd” did not sustain it through life and over the years “Losers” morphed into well ground …
I pledge allegiance to our Flag. Yes, our Flag! Every day I see Old Glory displayed ostentatiously and prominently in countless places and it makes me feel so proud and grateful to have been born in the USA! I refuse to see it as other than a strikingly vivid symbol of our democracy. Nothing more! Nothing less!
Both Joanne and I have been vaccinated and were becoming comfortable with life as it used to be. We returned to the gym, dined indoors and enjoyed breathing fresh air without the annoying hindrance of a mask. And then along came this insidious Delta Variant and our world was thrown akimbo! What to do? Who to listen to? It’s scary. It’s com …
As I get older I feel less need to take or get credit for an idea I conceive or good deed I do.
When I first learned that my fanfav Aaron Judge and 9 other Yankee teammates would be sidelined for 10 days for testing positive for Covid I was crestfallen. Seriously dim viewed! But, as usual, my time tested adage “Up is down and down is up” proved true as the Yankees dipped into their minor league system for replacements and some, if not all, s …
I endeavor to do my small part to conserve the environment and save our planet. Some of the things I do (not necessarily in the order of significance) are: Turn shower water off when soaping Keep the thermostat at 60 degrees in Winter Turn AC off when temperature’s 75 degrees or lower Use econogas gear in my car Use Regular gas Use LED light bu …
I start by positing that most everyone operates as if they are the center of the universe. And most everyone is motivated by self interest. If you recognize and operate under these core principles you will best be able to negotiate the difficult twists and turns of life. Harmony occurs when you find parallel interests with someone. Synergy is …
Are you your own worst enemy? Are you afraid to ask someone to do you a favor? Are you a prisoner of your inhibitions? Do you need a push or nudge? Then read on: It is my tried and true experience that, more times than not, when I muster up my pluck and make The Ask I am almost always pleasantly surprised. After all, what’s the worst thin …
Fridays With Fred
A perfect way to send you into your weekend