I have one vice that I am emphatic about, I have to be everywhere on time. And, not only on time, generally I always arrive early. If I have a court appearance or meeting, I almost always show up at least fifteen minutes early. If we have a flight, I am usually sitting at the gate at least an hour early. My family finds my insistence on leaving …
As mom's day approached last weekend, my deck and patio below got cleaned and I began the redeployment of furniture, umbrellas, a fan and the electronic necessary to setup my outside office. The last act involved taking the external monitor and setting it on its stand. That occurred after visiting with mom last Sunday. I was able to use the spac …
In the tapestry of time, threads silver and gold, Each strand is a story, each wrinkle a tale untold, Aging isn't a curse, but a gracious unfold, Of life lived in depth, in warmth, and in cold. Days whisper softly, in sunsets of molten hue, Reminding us gently of things we once knew. Each dawn is a blessing, every twilight is too, Age is but sta …
Last week we were entering a local nursery when my car was rear ended by an old beat up pickup truck. Pow! It happened so fast!The air bags did not deploy and my neck snapped back and Joanne felt her spine readjust. After exchanging info and gathering ourselves, I called our doctor who recommended we go to the Emergency Room to be checked out a …
A picture on the front page of Tuesday’s New York Times caught my eye. It was a room at the Friars Club. The familiar seal on the wall looked down at the empty tables and chairs.The title of the article tells it all - “Haven of Cigars and Laughs Seeks a Savior”.I remember the many Gotham meetings and events at the Club. My first Gotham meeting. The …
That is how I spent Friday night – with friends after a good meal. Last week, Laurel (Scarr-Konel for those you who might now know) invited us to a concert – Kool & The Gang, with opening acts by The Spinners and Average White Band. We had no plans that night. Who will agree with my that sometimes spontaneity is best? I haven’t been to We …
Are you a good texter? Or, the better question is, are you a quick responder to texts? During working hours, I rarely look at my cell phone. Sometimes if I see a text from one of my children pop up, I might look but that is pretty unusual. On weekends if I’m out, my cell phone is usually in my purse. My feeling generally is, if someone needs …
Today, I get to spend the early part of it with two of the three moms in my life. As noted previously, I enjoy two moms; not of the Heather has two variety but it would be okay if that were the case. I share one with my brother Richy and our step-bro Jeff, whose dad, since passed, married our mom. Richy and I share with Rob, his mom Jean and our la …
Change is really the only constant in our lives with new technologies, evolving trends, and societal transformations. However, so many people resist it. They seem to gravitate to plans and habits. I don't think we should overlook these continuous changes even within ourselves. Every experience, challenge, and lesson molds us into the individual …
In the early days of television (it was seen in black and white) Edward R. Murrow presented 2 compelling TV shows: See It Now and Person To Person. Flash forward to today, as we emerge from the confines of the pandemic and seek in person experiences. As you know, Gotham is aware of your Zoom fatigue and endeavoring to schedule as many face to fac …
Early morning. Sun rising. Window open. The birds are chirping. Talking to each other. I’m eavesdropping.Springtime.
Anyone who has ever dined out with me likely notices before anyone can touch their plate, my phone camera comes out and I take a quick picture or two of what is being served. No, it's not some show off to my friends to look at me where I am eating (I see plenty of that on Facebook daily). For me, it’s the simple pleasure of interacting with Google …
Do you have a dog? I don’t – but I am completely obsessed with my grand puppy, Hudson Schess. I learned last week that we share a last name, well at least for day care, and I am even his emergency contact. Bill and I were on our way back from a fun afternoon at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park (well, fun for me – I’m not sure how much for Bill) w …
I have a drawer. Everyone in my office knows where the drawer is. It’s my bottom right-hand drawer of my desk. And everyone in my office is welcome to go into the drawer at any time. It contains all of the essentials, that I believe, anyone would need in my office. I have Tylenol, Advil, and for those really difficult days, there’s Extra Strengt …
Last year at this time, I opened my “outside office” (or is it “outdoor office”). The weather was not quite conducive then but I like things to be in place. That remains to happen this year; I still hope it occurs this month. Meanwhile, umbrellas and seat pads, fan, and chaise lounges remain in the shed; and the monitor I deploy outside sits inside …
