Does everyone want or need feedback?    I've been buying fresh bread from a local Italian bakery in Glen Cove for quite some time. The staff has usually been pleasant, saying the right things but often in a tone that indicates they work hard, which they do. I'm always nice to them and always leave a tip.  

I spend an inordinate amount of time on social media.

With the invasion of the Spotted Lantern Fly, the expression “ I wouldn’t harm a fly!” is being turned on its head.I am one who, literally, wouldn’t harm a fly.

3 or 4 times in the past month or two i had walked to the mailbox on my corner and sent out a few things only to find out they had never been delivered. Its happened multiple times. Is my local mail team screwing it up? I can understand if it happened once randomly but its been a few times that something wasn't delivered. Is my local mail team losing stuff? I have had to drive to other mailboxes further away. Not alot you can do in these circumstances. 

With the onset of that part of our summer where we are watching our grand puppy, our small screen choices have literally come into view.  Most of our binging choices are on hiatus (with the exception of The Bear) and so we are looking for some suggestions.    We only have a few episodes left of The Bear (with review to come later).  

It seems that every four years there is a story of heartbreak at the Olympics. This year it is the story of Jordan Chiles, the American gymnast.  

First off, I thank my friend, architect and Gotham GREEN® co-chair, Josh Zinder for pinch-hitting in this space for me last week.  Shelly and I attended a Pythian Supreme Lodge Convention in Roanoke, Virginia, Monday through Thursday where good friend and Gotham Queens member Craig Shink got elected and installed as Supreme Master of Arms (If all proceeds according to "tradition," Craig will take office in six years as Supreme Chancellor.).

Mother Nature’s rule is absolute, and let's be honest—we humans don’t stand a chance. Have you watched the news this week?   She’s got the ultimate power to command oceans, mountains, and skies. We may build walls, tunnels, and protection for our towns and cities, but one good storm and boom—we are underwater from a tropical store (cue Debby)   We might think we’re in control, but Mother Nature just chuckles and rolls out a wildfire or exploding volcano. We're just guests in her world.