Fred had a big ask the other day. He wanted me to gather all of the blogs he had written and publish a book of them. Now I know that's quite a task given that the site has gone through several iterations (another one right now in fact:) and acquiring the older blogs was going to be problematic. I started digging and found a data dump from 201 …
Last weekend our Gotham picnic inspired a poem: Seven years since I last took a swing,The bat feels strange, a heavy thing.Muscle memory, faint and slow,I grip the handle and give it a go. The ball comes in my heart skips a beat,A rusty swing, unsure on my feet.But as it cracks, I feel the thrill—The love of the game is alive still.
When I woke up this morning, I was looking at the clock thinking about the day and what must be done before I visit my Mom. As I write this, I'm reminded that time governs our routines. Deadlines at work, creating this blog, appointments, and even just hanging out are all ruled by the clock. I sometimes race against it, hoping to fit as much in …
I was asked today (Friday) what I'm doing this weekend. I thought about it and said "Pulling weeds." It may sound a bit odd but there's great satisfaction when you pull a weed out - root and all. Especially those f*&^%$n weed vines that seem to cover everything. You will notice them on some of the trees at the sides of our highways. If left u …
In light of the response to my blog last week, I'm focussing on one of the 15. You can't change people You can guide, support, and offer advice, but real change only happens when someone is willing to put in the effort. No matter how much you want to help, if a person isn't ready to make changes, there's nothing you can do. (And we all know s …
Understanding some of life's hard lessons opens us up to greater achievements and can help us overcome the obstacles that hold us back. Here 15 “difficult truths” that can improve your life (taken from responses to a Redditor named Rare_Can_5418.) 1. Stop comparing yourself "Comparison is the thief of joy." 2. Some people won't like you "You ca …
If you love golf, this may be for you. The Augusta National Golf Club (yes, THAT one) is looking for a senior manager and historian. Here's a brief job description. This role serves as the Augusta National Golf Club historian, curator and archivist. The ideal candidate is responsible for managing, preserving and enhancing the past, presen …
Does everyone want or need feedback? I've been buying fresh bread from a local Italian bakery in Glen Cove for quite some time. The staff has usually been pleasant, saying the right things but often in a tone that indicates they work hard, which they do. I'm always nice to them and always leave a tip. Last weekend I stopped by to get some fres …
Mother Nature’s rule is absolute, and let's be honest—we humans don’t stand a chance. Have you watched the news this week? She’s got the ultimate power to command oceans, mountains, and skies. We may build walls, tunnels, and protection for our towns and cities, but one good storm and boom—we are underwater from a tropical store (cue Debby) We …
Over the last couple of weekends I've been traveling the highways and backroads of NY. It's quite enjoyable on the back roads, passing farms of corn and soybeans in different stages of growth, the big swoops of numerous windmills, and the cows and animals serving our population. However, on the highways, the amount of pieces of tires is astonishi …
T-shirts. The unmistakeable sign of an attitude. What attitude that might be is up to the wearer and for us to guess. Some throw one on without any thought as to what it says or what it means, while others carefully pick one out that fits the statement they want to make. In my ad hoc poll, most T-shirt wearers are conscious about the statement …
This is not about landscaping...it's about an event in the tiny town of Trumansburg, NY that surprised me. The GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance is a four-day celebration that started in 1991 and transforms this sleepy upstate town into a sprawling hub of music, dance, and community spirit. Music from bluegrass to reggae, and an atmosphere …
Is it hot enough for you? This summer, with temperatures soaring into the "OMG" range, even the ice cream is having a meltdown before it reaches your cone. So, as we sit in our houses grateful for air conditioning, remember, this summer is about survival. My tip of the moment is to stay hydrated, stay cool, grab your sunglasses, and always look …
Judging oneself is a bad habit, that holds back our creativity and personal growth. We often set unrealistic standards, comparing ourselves to who we think we should be. I know I am my worst critic. I expect perfection in this imperfect body and mind. I have experienced over the years that my relentless self-criticism is waning, learning to be …
Life often surprises us with moments of joy when we least expect them. Even the smallest of moments can change the trajectory of our day. Think about it. What happend to you over the past couple of days/weeks that gave you a moment of joy... Hitting a pure golf shot Laughing out loud A good hug Great conversation Acknowledging these little …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
