The weather is changing, almost daily.  The result for me is a bad cold that is making me cranky.This particular cold is now reliable and predictable -- meaning it comes to visit with this change of season every year.  If I gave it a little forethought, I could probably keep it at bay.  But each year I forget and end up surprised by this visitor.And so, a short blog for me tonight.  I am going to take two advil and get into bed.Looking forward to better times next week! 

Traveling the world teaches you many things—sometimes the most surprising lessons happen in the bathroom. I was recently in Thailand. During a tour with a private tour guide, I excused myself to go to the public bathroom. When I was done, I was alarmed to see that there was no toilet paper in the stall. There was only a small water hose. Luckily, I happened to have a single tissue in my handbag. 

It certain circles in an out of Gotham, even on Zooms, folks asked why I wore my Gotham baseball cap; they often noticed my clothing failed to include any Mets gear.  No, it forecast no change in my fandom.  Just a promise kept — and realized last Thursday.

Seasons don’t just change around you; they expose you. They show whether you’re adaptable or rigid. Aware or reactive. Strategic or just busy.You already know which one you’ve been.The next season is coming whether you’re ready or not, and the only advantage you get is deciding to move with it...or not.

When you boil it down to its essence, kindness is the well spring of humanity. Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate, characterized by intentional, voluntary acts that bring joy or alleviate suffering in others. One could say the Gotham mantra "It's better to give than receive..." is steeped in kindness. I know when I'm living it I feel good and empowered. 

This weekend, we will shep nachas. “Shep nachas” is a Yiddish term meaning to derive, scoop up, or experience immense pride and pleasure from the achievements or behavior of someone close to you, typically a child, grandchild or student.Tradition. So important. 

Its that time again. My 3 year lease ends in May so I am now spending too much time at car dealers. The process is frustrating and you always feel as if you are being taken advantage of. You haggle, negotiate and strike the best deal you can get. I know the rule of thumb is that your 3 year, 12k mile lease should be between 1 - 1.5% of the total list price with 1.25% being a good deal. But spending your weekend at the dealer to get there is frustrating. Here we go again..... 

I am picking up on the theme of Rona's blog to tell a story about which I am sure many of you can relate.As you know, my mom passed a few months back.  We are in the process of getting the house ready to sell.  In doing so, oh, the papers -- so many papers.When my dad passed in 2017, I did not really tackle the papers.  It didn't seem all that necessary at the time.  My father kept files -- lots and lots of files.  I knew that but there was no urgency to sift through them.