Today is New Years Day and, annually, we make New Year's resolutions. The statistics on resolution success are a bit discouraging. Twenty-three percent of people quit their resolutions by the end of the first week and forty-three percent quit by the end of the first month. In fact, the second Friday in January has been coined as “Quiter’s Day,” ref …
Going into New Year’s Eve, I prepare my annual year-end commentary recounting my top ten shows for the past 12 months. I post the list with comments on website on my Commentary page. Some of the concert reviews include Sunday commentary posted to Gotham. Enjoy the list 1) Jackson Browne (August 28,Beacon Theatre) 2) Jim Messina (Novembe …
As tradition dictates, I now enter the world of pontification, prognostication, conjecture, hunches, and outright guessing. Since 2007 my total record is 25 for 51 (I'm batting .490) If you'd like to see the year by year breakdown click here. So here are my predictions for 2024 (drum roll please, I'm going out on a limb with 6) • A signif …
It's time to consider making resolutions for the upcoming year. Do you make New Year's resolutions?Last year I made one and am in the process of fulfilling it. It was/is not easy!At this writing, I'm not sure what resolutions I have for the coming year. Again I ask: What about you?
The other day, I looked out our bedroom window and was shocked to see our neighbor’s backyard. They had cut down the trees along the back fence.Trees that had dominated our view for so long.Trees that had shaded us in summer.Trees that were home and a resting spot to the birds that I feed every morning.The trees are gone.Sadly.But I have faith in n …
I am curious, because usually I will keep up my Christmas decorations until around January 1, but this particular year, I am sooooo over the holidays that I will be taking it down like, NOW! Maybe this year was too hectic and I did not really get to enjoy the season so I want the vestiges of it gone, maybe I need to clear my space for the new year …
It always feels a little surreal to be writing my last blog for the year. For some reason, this year seems a little extra surreal. In my world, 2023 has seen so much change and many happy occasions with lots to celebrate. I look back and smile. We just finished our first year at a new firm. Talk about change! But, with a wonderful, exciting …
While I do not celebrate Christmas, it is difficult not to get caught up in the season to spread joy and good wishes. To all my wonderful friends who celebrate Christmas, I want to wish you the merriest of holidays. May your homes be filled with laughter, warmth, and the delightful aroma of festive treats. May the twinkling lights on your Christ …
Three weeks (aka three blogs ago), I shared my Happy Holidays in Song playlist, in an aptly titled, “Tunes for the Holiday Season” so just ahead of when tomorrow’s festivities close, I offer a verified (meaning all the links work) playlist to ring in new year’s eve. With few exceptions, the setlist includes a number of my most fave tunes. As read …
Even in these times of turmoil - wars, polarization, and negative outbursts the "Christmas" spirit apparently still lives. And I'm happy it does. While in a coffee shop the other day, I started a conversation with a person who was awaiting their double cappa latte with a twist. We both shared pleasantries and a couple of laughs enjoying the good fe …
I received a Juror Qualification Questionnaire in the mail.I eyed it warily as Jury Duty, even though provided for in the Constitution, is generally regarded unfavorably.I have been called, but have never served.I filled it out and will send it back. My initial reaction is, except possibly for my vintage or being an attorney, I should qualify. We …
Too many books. Or, perhaps, no room for all the books.We have many books and not enough bookshelves.And as we consider our books, we ask many questions:Do we need them all?Will we ever read them all?Where did they all come from?And, we face the dilemma of what to do with the books we no longer wish to keep.We have found that libraries are no longe …
Time, possibly the most valuable thing we have in this life because it is so limited. As kids, we take it for granted. The days seem long. When is our next birthday? When is spring break, then summer, then the holidays until New Years? It seems to crawl. But, as we all know, time speeds up as we age. How can 24 hours go by so fast the older we get? …
There is something very special about New York City during holiday season. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, something in the air says holiday and special times. The air just feels different. The streets are crowded, the streets and stores are lit and decorated and restaurants are buzzing. I have not been in NYC for the last few weeks (I d …
My husband and myself and another couple have been planning a vacation for over a year. We will be on a catamaran travelling around Antiqua for a week. Nowhere near the luxury of the “Below Deck,” boats (Bravo fans will get the reference) but a very different and relaxing vacation nevertheless. Our planning has been extensive, asking what we need …
