In my (www.gothamnetworking.com) networking world we ask: Who you are, what you do and how can we help you? It's amazing how fruitful those answers can be, because we believe that "It's better to give than receive, but what goes around comes around." The object of the exercise is multi faceted. A basic objective is, in the words of my salesman …
I had never given it much thought -- until recently.The thought is that I may become a victim of gun violence. Just "being at the wrong place at the wrong time" has taken on a new perspective and a new concern.Not that it wasn’t there in the past but it has moved to a new place in my thoughts. And, perhaps, my behavior and routines are impacted.As …
I know this is going to sound a little crazy – but I attended the nicest funeral yesterday. My cousin’s mom passed a few days ago at the age of 91. She lived a full life, filled with energy and absolute devotion to her husband and family. And then there were the stories, hilarious stories, right until the day she died. The funeral servi …
My daughters, sister, niece, and I are a bit obsessed. Admittedly, we are a lot obsessed. Recently, after filming had concluded on a reality show that we all watch, one of the cast members discovered that her longtime boyfriend was having a month’s long affair with another cast member. Quickly, the cameras went back up and the reactions to the aff …
On Sunny days I might slide back the cover to the moon roof on our 'blue car" and let the 'shine in when I drive; there were some opportunities when the week began. But I really got to enjoy some short drives with the moon roof open as the weekend ended. It was something missing with the prior blue vehicle and an important attribute of this one. …
Have you ever thought about driving in silence? It may sound weird at first, but trust me, it's worth giving it a try. When I'm quiet in my car, no music or talk radio, I'm able to clear my mind and be more mindful. I think about the day that passed, or get ready for the day ahead, or even create solutions for marketing challenges I'm faced with …
Last week I wrote about Kirsten Neuschafer (pictured), an extraordinary woman striving to win an around the World single sailor sail boat race against an all male field. I'm happy to announce that at this writing she is still (barely) in the lead. After reading the blog, the subject question was posed by one of my readers and it got me thinking. …
It was probably September of 1967. I was coming home for my first visit after starting my freshman year at Brandeis. At the last minute I thought about bringing my parents a little something from my college. I picked up a mug (possibly a ceramic beer stein) with the school emblem. That mug was prominently displayed in their home - sometimes to my …
So, you all know how much I enjoy living by the water. You would think with all my life’s history as a child and now as an adult, I would enjoy a good swim. Heck, I even have a pool. But you will rarely find me in any body of water. My fear started long ago as a child being swept by an unexpected wave and dunked under the water. I swallowed the sal …
Many of us have been at this for a long time. Many of us are just getting started. Many of us who have been at this for a long time, are really just getting started or perhaps getting started with something new. I am talking about business development, of course. Across the span of our professions, we have all learned some tips, regardless o …
We have not been in a movie theater since before the pandemic. We have a wide screen television and theater chairs in our home and that has happily served as our theater for the past three years. In fact, we refer to the room as our theater. We even have a group of friends come over the first Saturday of the month for dinner and a movie. Last wee …
No Seder at home this Passover There may not have been a year since our marriage that when we remained in New York that Shelly and I did not host a Passover Seder. On quick recall I cannot recollect since our home was the only “space” large enough to accommodate her family. Yeah we enjoyed Seders away from home than when we visited Marisa when …
I'm not really a doughut guy. I don't take trips to Dunkin' or buy Crispy Cremes but a local coffee shop called COCO Confections and Coffee (the owner Terry is in the picture) near my house in Sea Cliff has some very special treats on the weekend. A young woman named Shannon makes doughnuts from scratch and sells them at the store. There's alwa …
I first learned of the single sailor, around the World Golden Globe (sail boat) Race when my friend Guy deBoer entered it. The race started last year on the west coast of France on September 4th and we were there in beautiful Les Sables to see Guy off on his unique adventure. Not only is the race solo, but it takes place in a 1968 (year of init …
I gazed at the plant several times. A small myrtle topiary. Perfectly shaped with its foliage in a ball atop its stem.I was warned. A hard plant to keep alive. On the other hand, water as needed and keep it by a window and it should be fine. A challenge.Finally, after several visits, I took “Myrtle” home.Sunshine and water. She seemed fine.Then I n …
