I think it's my iPad. What’s yours? I was counting devices the other day. Between personal and work technology, I was up to over ten including accessories. Between two monitors, a camera and a soundbar, that’s a pretty good head start at each location my work calls home. Add to it my phone (for the longest time I had two – some of you still …
I don’t think I could ever relocate to a place that didn’t have four seasons. There is something special about those first few days as the weather warms or cools. Change is in the air, literally. I don’t even think I have a preference for a particular season. I think I like them all -- at the time. Of course, I’m often ready for one to en …
It’s a time of year when the recipes flow and the cooking is nonstop. Honestly, I really love it. In my world, this is all the precursor to family (and the first time we will all be together since 2019). We cook and we eat, it’s how we spell love. Oh wait, I forgot to add – and we sing a song or two. Our holiday kicks off with a rousing renditi …
Did you ever feel so busy that it seemed you were literally juggling balls in the air? We’ve all been there. Honestly, I’m pretty sure juggling is one of my superpowers. That said, I know we all have our own tips and tricks for juggling. Mine is all about a good list and written plan. The busier I get, the more attached I become to my lists. …
Liza Minelli’s words stumble; Gaga leans over softly and whispers in her ear “I’ve got you”; Liza responds “I know you do”. Can’t we focus on that exchange instead of the Will Smith/Chris Rock mess? Let’s do it. Have you seen Lady Gaga perform with Tony Bennett? It’s warm. That same sense of warmth was loudly displayed when Gaga wheeled …
My patience with being patient while waiting to be the patient is waning. Did you get that? How long are you willing to wait for a doctor? These days, my answer is less and less. Of course, sometimes there are emergencies. Frankly, if I were the patient with the emergency I would hope the others in the waiting room would be understanding too. …
Two years ago this week, my firm went fully remote. We had been back and forth frantically over the prior two weeks about how to be safe in our office, but by March 13, we were done. We were ahead of the city by a few days. I remember driving down to Maryland to pick up my son from school. It was just about to be spring break for his sophom …
I can’t stop watching the news. Whatever device is near me right now, I am watching news reports. I share Rona’s sentiments from yesterday. Sometimes there is nothing else that seems right to talk about. So, here is what I am focused on this morning. The children. All of the children. There has been a running report about a children’s hospi …
I have a new grand puppy. His name is Hudson. He is an energetic, adorable and affectionate puppy who likes to play. I am a little obsessed – and I haven’t even met him in person yet. I am even sharing Hudson pictures with family and friends. Every so often, I catch myself asking – who are you? Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always loved dogs but th …
Stop and think for a moment about numerology – not that I know very much about it, but given the numerical pattern of the date as you read this, maybe we all should think just a little. 2-22-22. Two-twenty-two-twenty two. Lots and lots of twos. What if you were born at 2:22? More twos! I suppose we were very close on 2-2-22, but somehow the …
I write this blog every year after the Super Bowl. Honestly, I’m typically not all that interested in the game itself. But the commercials, the commercials are the draw for me. Sadly, I wasn't all that impressed this year, although a few stood out for different reasons: * For Sopranos fans everywhere, the reunion of Meadow and AJ to the show’ …
Friends, I’m ready for a new book. Rona’s blog yesterday sent me thinking. I enjoy reading – but honestly, the pandemic has interrupted my reading flow. I’m not sure exactly why. Once would think with soooooooo much time at home, there would be more opportunity to immerse in a good book. Maybe. But it hasn’t worked that way for me. Regardl …
Did you see this news report? A Sioux Falls police officer arrested a Doordash driver and noticed an Arby’s delivery on the seat. Concerned that his customer had paid for and not received her lunch, the police officer decided to deliver it himself. And so he did. When the customer opened her door to see a local police officer, no doubt she th …
I am an annual goal setter. I like the idea of planning and thinking through what the year might bring. I set personal goals and professional ones. Frankly, I often need to adjust my goals as the year progresses, but I’m really ok with that. Long ago, I learned that it was healthy to cut myself some slack because just the process of thinking a …
Mom had a cardiac procedure yesterday. It was a super long exhausting day 10 hour day in the hospital starting early in the morning. To put this out right up front, It was a fairly routine outpatient procedure and mom is fine (happily). That’s not the point of my blog. At every turn over the course of a long day, I kept coming back to the palp …
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