Unless I have a business meeting at a very nice restaurant, I bring my lunch from home. This way is healthier, less expensive and I can prepare exactly what I want. Moreover, I like to bring a variety of foods to snack on throughout the day. This requires a lunch bag.… Read the rest
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Mother Nature
The Northeast got clobbered this past weekend with a storm that brought steady rain, floods and wind gusts up to 80 mph. In our New York City suburb of Pelham, we have a lot of massive, old trees — oak, pine and other. While picturesque, they become vulnerable and hazardous in high winds.… Read the rest
I’m Your Man: Leonard Cohen Interview
Just stumbled across this good interview with Leonard Cohen, filmed at his home in Montreal, Quebec:
New York Boat Show Sans Sail
On Saturday the family, including my dad, went to the New York Boat Show at the Javits Center in New York. I enjoyed this Show from my toddler to teenage years, so was eager to return with my own two kids. (It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 20 years since my last visit.)Â … Read the rest
Teaching Your Kids About Government Incompetence
New York suffers from an incompetent and corrupt state government, along with dysfunctional agencies. That’s a problem to begin with, and exacerbated by our weak economy. While the problems trickle down, everywhere, I’ve been intrigued by high-profile, ongoing threats to eliminate public-transportation subsidies for New York City students.… Read the rest