Had a thought the other day while driving...(how unusual:). It occurred to me while driving next to someone who was talking on her phone through the car, in an incredibly animated conversation. I guess she was screaming because she didn't look happy    I wonder what would be THE list of all the things people do in their car while driving. Here's my attempt...and while you read it, think about what you do (be honest)   Listen to the Radio/Podcasts/Music/Books

I am a member of a quarterly Gotham breakfast group (pictured).  Members are Corey, Bruce Swicker, Robert Intelisano, David Oralevich, Craig Shink, Alan Kreit and David Abeshouse.  At our most recent breakfast we discussed the sad news of the passing of David's beloved younger brother Adam and resolved to attend the Shiva together at David's house.

What do you do with a line from a play that stays with you?You share it.We saw “Magnificent Bird” and “Book of Travelers” — written and performed by Gabriel Kahane — at Playwrights Horizons.

When I decided to go to law school despite having two young  kids and no money, I was told I’d never make it. I did make it, and I made it Cum Laude.  

What does it say about my family that our vacations turn into a food tour?   This past week we visited my son and his girlfriend. They live in Southern Virginia.  We were there for shy of four days – including a full 24 hours of a fasting holiday.   

I was having trouble thinking of a blog topic this week. Nothing came to mind. Then I started to think about the concept of nothing.   In a world constantly buzzing with information, sometimes the most refreshing thing is. . .  nothing. Nothing doesn’t demand attention or push for productivity. It simply exists, waiting for you to notice its quiet presence.  

This commentary's title reflects more than a great song.  It reflects the feeling last week following my baseball team in the NLDS.

Have you noticed that you tend to think negatively when you don't hear back from others?   I tend to fill the silence with negative assumptions—maybe they’re upset or maybe I said or did something wrong.   I think this response is from our need for social connection and validation. When I don't hear back from someone, my mind seems to try to solve the “why,” often thinking about worst-case scenarios.