Recently Joanne and I stayed in on consecutive Saturday nights and watched Godfather I and II.
Our (unanimous) impression was that the original was better, if not far better, than II. It is so rich in color, music, composition, content, acting, writing and lessons. And it is so eternally quotable.
Topical today is second son Fredo's protestations that "I'm smart and I want respect."
My favorite is Hyman Roth's "We're bigger than US Steel". I can just hear Meyer Lansky saying it about the Syndicate.
Last Sunday, Flo and I were at a hardware store in Huntington, Long Island, just picking up a few things. As we got to the counter, the cashier informed us that he had to charge us 5 cents for a bag to pack our purchases.
It was our first encounter with the new “bag law” that went into effect in Suffolk County on January 1st.
“No, thank you. We have a reusable bag.” We answered. Flo and I always have a reusable bag handy.
I read an announcement yesterday that my gym decided to remove cable news from the viewing choices. The theory is that the news stations contain negative content, contrary to a healthy way of life. Those are not my words.
It’s that time of the year again, Gotham invoices are available for payment. And, invariably, this is the time when I hear members asking, “What has Gotham done for me?” Here’s my answer to that question, this is what Gotham has done for me.
It's the order of the day. We live in a totally networked world where anyone and anything is connected. It would seem all of our traditional hierarchical structures are in crisis or decline. That includes states, churches, parties and corporations.
Money is being challenged by cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin).
Party establishments are being replaced by viral messaging.
Cyberspace has changed into a realm of "ideologial polarization, extreme views and fake news."
I drive an ordinary mid sized car, but where I live there are a preponderance of behemoth SUVs.
The problem is that the streets in my village are narrow winding two ways which were not built to accommodate behemoths.
The problem is exacerbated by what seems like a behemoth own the road-"coming through" mentality.
Being mindful of this problematic phenomenon I am extra alert as I venture out, but I sure wish that SUV drivers would be less self centered and hoggish.