As I have blogged previously, planning special events during a pandemic requires a certain amount of creativity. I also learned that it requires a bit of investigative skills. If you are planning a party for someone else, you have to figure out what they would like. I have a big birthday coming up in July. I think my family is already in the inve …
As time goes on we periodically face loss. Over the last several weeks, I (and many others) experienced the loss of two special people. One a long-time civic leader in my home borough of Queens; the other a major political figure in the life of New York City and state. This past week, we lost Bob Harris who was one of two “Founders” – a designatio …
I think the celebration Fred wrote about yesterday was caused by at least these three things; the weather, the results and the undeniable fact that we are all living in a box with significantly less human contact. Whether it's our home, our car or the small square screen of a computer, we exist within these constraints because of a raging virus tha …
Saturday was surely one extraordinary day to remember for all time. What with the unseasonably warm weather and the ever building tension to declare a victor in the hotly contested presidential election race, we were poised for it. When the news came at around 11:30 am, it was like a dam broke and there was release, as people poured into the street …
One of the consequences of blogging on Thursday is that I blog on Thanksgiving Day. I’ve always suspected that not many people read the blog on Thanksgiving. Too many other things to do on that day: travel, cooking, last minute preparations.This year may be different. Being with family and friends is risky. Guidance suggests that we be careful. Com …
THANK You! In honor of those men and women who died for our freedom, we salute you. In honor of those who continue to serve, we salute you. In honor of of those past, present and future, we salute you. America, home of the free, because of the brave.
Who among us is not able to sing that theme song? Jeopardy! and Alex Trebek have been staples in my house since before we were married. For a long time, I thought it was let’s say, unique, that my husband planned his weekday evenings around a 7 pm television show. Many an evening we would all try to guess answers as a family. I have never been …
On Saturday, my husband and I celebrated our sixteenth wedding anniversary. I cannot believe how quickly the years have flown. The occasion caused me to reflect on how we have been able to stay happily married for such a long period. As someone whose first marriage ended in divorce after seven years, sixteen years is quite the accomplishment. W …
I gave an upbeat presentation at Gotham NY Legal last week. I offered an analysis that got “confirmed” yesterday. As I periodically reviewed updates, I mused about music that might fit. Folks who follow this blog know I created topical playlists. On Friday morning, one song came into my head. I thought it would be in one list; it actually surpr …
Authorities in Indiana said an overturned semi truck spilled cases of beer across the lanes of of U.S. 50 in Dearborn County. Thankfully no one was hurt but it seems that within 2 hours, the beer was gone. I heard Police later investigated a complaint of a loud party going on roughly 25 miles from the scene of the spill. The officers reported …
I'm a first born and I never had a big brother. I suppose that's good and bad. In any case, I have negotiated and survived the ups and downs of life fairly well. Little did I know that for quite a while I have had a Big Brother tagging along and watching over me! Since who knows when, I have noticed unsolicited messages pop up on my iPhone screen …
It's time for another T-Shirt Blog..... Have you considered discarding that old T shirt? Here’s something to think about. We recently welcomed a new person into our extended family. Our cousins became grandparents to Baby Arlo.In a picture, Grandpa Cousin posed proudly with little Arlo on his lap, while wearing a T shirt that he had gotten many yea …
Seems inappropriate to write about anything other than this GREAT AMERICAN process. 2020 is proving to be an unexpected, historical year. We, as a country, as a people, and as a society, have been through what I describe, as SERIOUS turbulence. My friend told me a story yesterday that I thought was funny and light. I will share it with you, here. …
I know that Corey blogged about this topic on Sunday – but I just cannot think of anything else to blog about today that makes any sense and would not seem completely superfluous. I suppose you can consider this a theme. In this country, we have the power and privilege to vote. We get to show that our voice matters. I have been so heartened by all …
This past Saturday Mitch posted about Halloween. He had mentioned that he had not yet bought candy. Given the current circumstances, I can understand why he waited. As a candy lover, however, I always am very well stocked several weeks before Halloween. This year was no exception. Every year the struggle with purchasing candy is always the same; …
