Last Sunday, we took a flight back to New York from the happy island of Aruba (that’s the subject of another blog). I had given some thought to the usual concerns associated with flying and getting sick. Flo had a very adequate supply of antibacterial wipes - which were put to good use. I thought I had it under control yet was surprised by my r …
Do you remember when you were a wee lad or lass and it was time to pick teams for dodgeball, basketball or some gym team sport, or neighborhood front-lawn game? It was an interesting study of the human condition, as children. The desire to be "picked for the team" and not be the last man or woman standing was gut-wrenching. Remember? I think I was …
Great film. We went to the movies this weekend. It was an empty theatre and we sat right in the middle – but that was so close to the screen that it literally felt like we were in the movie. If you haven’t seen it (and I won’t ruin it for you), the film is a heart wrenching account of a war story in which the filmmakers graphically take the viewe …
Often in Weight Watchers (“WW”) we talk about our “why.” Why do we show up every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m., when we can be sleeping? Is it just to be healthy for ourselves? Is it to be able to run on the beach with your grandchildren? An examination of my “why” is a significant part of my WW journey. I have come to realize that examinati …
Friday's blogger's muse recently posted a playlist concerning trains. It engendered several emails suggested other songs, including from this commentator. It also inspired me to create a list of "train tunes" that I enjoy listerning to (So you might find omissions and can argue for them in comments.). Unlike some of my playlists, for now it'll r …
We haven't seen much snow here in the Northeast. I miss it. Before you start applauding or rolling your eyes, it's one of the reasons why I live here. If I didn't like snow I would move to Key West or California. Following are some quotes that might cause you to stop and pause a bit... “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is neces …
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The March 1st deadline is quickly coming. It’s the day that single use plastic bags are banned in New York State. With certain exceptions, you will no longer take your groceries home in those plastic bags. As I thought about it, I decided to check on my inventory of reusable bags. I first checked the glove compartment in my car and found four b …
Our Wilmington Trust office is located in Villanova, PA and we’re moving our offices to Radnor Financial, in Radnor, PA TODAY! It’s an exciting time for our firm because we are consolidating our human capital into one beautiful building. Our Chief Economist and our Chief Investment Strategist will be within an ear shot of my desk, so I’ll be part …
Typically, those words in the supermarket are the precursor to a complaint. I heard this conversation transpiring behind me as I multi tasked on a long line. But then I was surprised – and yes, I was eavesdropping. When the manager approached, my fellow shopper explained her “ask”. She explained that the woman behind her was there shopping to sto …
Sometimes it just happens. You’re in the car in a lousy mood. And the right song comes on that just lifts you right out of your mood. That happened to me recently. I was in a really bad mood while driving. Collective Souk’s "All that You Know" started playing on the radio through my itunes. Within seconds, I had raised the volume and I was …
Baseball games – the Spring training variety – returned this weekend. Towards the end of next month we welcome Opening Day. My twitter feed often includes activities involving Mets players.v Daily I receive various MLB updates about my team and others. This included ranking of players by position and even a ranking for Fantasy baseball – 800 play …
I'm in Chicago this morning getting ready to travel back to NY. If you haven't been here you're missing out on one of the great cities in America. It's big but spread out over a wide area along Lake Michigan. And there's a river running through it. After a great dinner at a place called the Kitchen, I walked along the river back to my hotel. I …
We saw Willie Nelson, an American icon, Monday night on a warm breezy night in an open southern field. It was truly a vintage Americana experience with people sitting on blankets and lawn chairs along with us surrounded by friends in the cheap seats. There was sweet marijuana in the air and cold beer in my hand. It really doesn’t get any better …
We are all affected by politics. But this strikes closer to home than most….. I am enrolled in Global Entry - the travel program that allows easier movement through customs and security entry when you return to the U.S. Recently, New Yorkers have been rendered ineligible for the program. Without debating the reasons, they have nothing to do …
