The following is based upon a student interviewing someone he considers “Successful” for a class assignment.

Days (of the week) and dates (of the month) - oftentimes a single day can be labeled with two identities. Do you focus on the day or the date?A few weeks ago, we received an invitation from our friends for an event on “Friday, 11/11”.

The Beatles exploded into America in the fall of 1963.  I want to “Hold Your Hand” hit number one on the all important singles chart.  The Beatles and their management knew that they could come to the USA riding that success and catapult to the top.  Their performances in February of 1964 on the Ed Sullivan show were ratings blockbusters.  The first one was seen on February 9 by 73 million people.  The population of the United States in 1960 was around 180 million.  More than 1 of 3 people in America were watching these 4 “young lads” sing and shake their mop t

You may have noticed, at least I hope you have, a new thing happening on Tuesdays on our social media.  The past few weeks, have had “Gotham Tuesdays” where members have shared what is special about Gotham to them.   

How long do you think we will continue wearing face masks? Even though I am vaccinated, and boosted, I began wearing masks again in public places after the Delta variant surge. My daughter contacted Covid then which made me put the mask back on. Additionally, at the same time, a client contacted two days after she was in my office, when neither of us were wearing masks. She called to let me know that she had   a very severe case of Covid.

Both shows featured artists at their storytelling and performing bests. Fogerty opened with my fave Creedence song, Up Around The Bend. Messina covered my fave L&M tune, Be Free, mid-set.  

Thanksgiving is only two weeks away and I'm thinking about it everyday. My family together again!    As you may or may not know, I usually fry a turkey and grill 2 ducks (I'll send you the recipe if you'd like:). I'm thinking about changing things up a bit...like smoking one duck while I grill the other. What do you think?

When I was young there was a lovely character on the Howdy Doody show named Princess Summerfallwinterspring.