Yesterday we celebrated an annual Gotham tradition – our Golf Outing. Norman and the Golf Committee outdid themselves again this year – with a little help from their friends on the day of the outing. The event was flawless and filled with long-time Gotham members, new members and new friends. I know – I took a survey at dinner. I hope you wil …
When each of my children started college, I joined the school’s parent Facebook page. I always found the page to be full of useful information and mostly, a supportive community of parents trying to help their children have the best experience they could in school. Posts ranged from where to find the best meals, closest supermarkets, how much …
Have you signed up yet for our annual Bob Formica Golf Outing? There is still time. If you know me at all, you know that I am not athletic. I mean, really, not athletic. Just ask, I will share a story or two. But every year, I go out on the golf course once for our outing and I wouldn’t miss it. I learned that being part of the day continue …
I don’t like saying goodbye to my children. They both live too far away – and they both enjoy coming home which I like very much. Visits home now are usually extended and filled with concentrated family time, so much talking til late at night and food – let’s not forget the food. [Last time my son and his girlfriend were up to visit, I referr …
With the onset of that part of our summer where we are watching our grand puppy, our small screen choices have literally come into view. Most of our binging choices are on hiatus (with the exception of The Bear) and so we are looking for some suggestions. We only have a few episodes left of The Bear (with review to come later). Our list of bi …
Last night I attended Gotham’s Dinner Group meeting at Bobby Van’s. The one word that comes to mind is – wow. The room was literally packed with more than 25 members and guests there for the same reason – to make new friends, help one another and make good connections along the way. As everyone took their turn around the table, I kept thinking – …
When my alarm rings off in the morning, I stir. I am not a quick riser. I need multiple taps of the snooze button before it is time to really get the day started. Even then, I like my slow move, spending a little time reading, catching up on news, legal and otherwise – and admittedly, a little social media tour. When it is time to actually …
It is that time of year when things slow down, and people take time off. With that, the topic of conversation often turns to vacation. Are you taking any vacation this summer, people might ask? This year, my answer is different. My vacations are coming to me. If you spend any time with me at all, you know that my children currently live far …
Last week, I took the week off from blogging. I was fighting a virus and pretty darned miserable. [Thank you to all who reached out with well wishes.] I have to admit, I am a terrible patient because I have no patience. My brain says – your list of things to do hasn’t just stopped, keep going. My body says – wait a minute, slow down, time to …
Good morning Gotham. I am fighting a virus today and so I am going to take this week off from blogging. Hope you all had a great July 4th and see you next week!
Friends, I am ready for some recommendations. Just around this time, as the weather turns warm and the breeze at the beach turns cool, I turn towards my selection of books. Truth be told, I have fallen behind in reading but my picture of a perfect summer day includes a beach, a good book (on my kindle or otherwise) and a glass of wine. Add a …
Without exaggeration, for over 10 years – maybe more – I have been buying five fresh delicious rolls from the bakery at my supermarket. Every Saturday. Five has seemed to be the perfect number since Bill makes lunch for himself every day. Although sometimes, there is a breakfast slipped in there too. This past Saturday as I was checking out, I …
A Guest Blog by Jane Jacobs On Sunday night I had the great good fortune to be a plus one to the Tony Awards, a thrilling once-in-a-lifetime experience. Through the night I was surprised to run into a couple of acquaintances - parents of my daughter’s classmate, that sort of thing, but during the awards I made an astounding small world connection …
I carry a small card case that doubles as a wallet. It comes in handy. One day recently as I was busily departing my LIRR train, I couldn’t find the case. I was doing the standard – check one last time for everything important – departure dance but couldn’t find it. It was distinctly possible, I concluded, that the wallet was on my desk and s …
It seems fitting on Memorial Day when I am writing my blog to remember both my dad and my husband’s dad. Much to my mother’s chagrin, my dad enlisted. It was the tail end of the Korean War but he wanted to serve his country. Mom wasn’t his wife yet but they had pledged their lives to each other and off he went. It is hard to imagine what it …
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