Art can be defined as the producing of works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. We have all experienced a performance that we know is beautiful but for some reason we do not feel its emotional power. I went to two celebrated Off-Broadway shows recently. Both received rave reviews from theater critics and received n …
It’s a time of year when the recipes flow and the cooking is nonstop. Honestly, I really love it. In my world, this is all the precursor to family (and the first time we will all be together since 2019). We cook and we eat, it’s how we spell love. Oh wait, I forgot to add – and we sing a song or two. Our holiday kicks off with a rousing renditi …
My family and I went to Jamaica in February for a much needed vacation. We planned this vacation over a year ago. Given the COVID concerns at the time we planned the trip, and our knowledge when we were planning that there would be a grandchild travelling with us, keeping the family COVID safe was a huge consideration. And, so, we wound up renting …
Baseball opened for real last week and my team remains undefeated after its first three games. A feat not achieved in an entire decade. That year, my team only won another 71 games. Hopefully things will prove markedly different this year. After all, ownership has a clue AND resources. Over the first three games, I watched a series of lineups with …
Amongst all the nuttiness that has been going on, this was news to me. Although not entirely surprising, it did give me pause. The New Hampshire House voted on a proposal last month that called for the state to secede from the United States. It actually stated the NH “peaceably declares independence from the United States and immediately proceeds …
Did you ever invite someone to dinner and your guest proceeds to order the most expensive steak entree on the menu? It happened to me recently and after getting over my initial penurious shock I was actually and genuinely impressed with the guest’s self possessed chutzpah! So it goes…
We’ve done some traveling recently. Traveling by plane twice.We’ve made it a practice to take a Covid test two days after our return.We also test before family events and visiting our unvaccinated grandchildren.We test even if we’re feeling fine. We test for others. To protect them. Just to be sure. Testing......the new normal.
Jon Batiste, the composer, bandleader, singer, piano player, and dancer, was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards. He won five, including Album of the Year. His performance on the telecast featured soulful singing, innovative playing, and out of this world dancing. He brings incredible positive energy to all he does. Batiste burst on the scene in 20 …
Did you ever feel so busy that it seemed you were literally juggling balls in the air? We’ve all been there. Honestly, I’m pretty sure juggling is one of my superpowers. That said, I know we all have our own tips and tricks for juggling. Mine is all about a good list and written plan. The busier I get, the more attached I become to my lists. …
In my never-ending quest to get a good night’s sleep, I have read numerous articles about what to do before you go to bed. One of the most universal recommendations I have seen is turn off your screens approximately two hours before you get into bed. I like to read before I go to sleep. And, since I read on a Kindle, it is difficult for me to tu …
As the year was ending some board members of my civic association suggested we survey the community to discern the awareness of the civic association and the learn the concerns of community members. We met and developed a survey draft and cover letter. We printed the copies at Minuteman Bellerose (Thank you Scott Levine and Fred Morante.) We c …
Not sure if it's worldwide but I did break my own record. Last Thursday I was in 9 Zoom meetings in one day. Some were long and some were short. I looked online but couldn't find any numbers for Zooming in one day. What's your record?
Wednesday was my 80th Birthday! 80 is a nice (yes nice) round number which I have been mulling daily throughout my 80th year. Rather than be daunted by it, I am proud of it and hear myself proclaiming my age often. Why not? It is what it is. A number. A mile marker (thank you Erin McKenna and Guy deBoer for the annual ride) along my life journey …
Last weekend we were having dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in the City. It was good to be back.At the table next to us were a man and woman. But there was something wrong. They didn’t speak to each other and made no eye contact. The woman couldn’t avoid looking in my direction and I caught a few weird glances from her. But the man only c …
A.O. Scott, NYT film critic, and Questlove, “Roots” drummer and Oscar winning filmmaker, have recently wrote about their collections of records, toys, CDs, books, memorabilia, etc. Scott inquires whether the things you loved when you were young will ever make you feel young again? Questlove asks whether collecting is an act of devotion or creat …
