Random thoughts, life lessons, hopes and dreams
It’s Saturday, Cheryl has changed the kegs, opened the wine, retrieved her step-stool for those top-shelf delicacies and Linda G. Hill has given us the Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt. “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is ‘fab.’ Use it as a word or find a word beginning with “fab.” As always, use... Continue Reading →
When I described the “first last” meeting I attended in New York, I briefly mentioned attending a technology event at The Javits Center. I love that building, and since my train usually arrives in New York well before the show opens, there is always time to drop my bags at the hotel and walk to... Continue Reading →
On a recent trip to New York City, I left my hotel with more than enough time to walk to the Javits Center. Of course, my plan was to turn the utilitarian walk to a conference into a mini-doorscursion. Since I’ve walked from this hotel to that venue at least twice in recent years, I... Continue Reading →
John "Hannibal" Smith of The A-Team was famous for saying “I love it when a plan comes together.” I wonder if he had a saying for when a plan went off the rails? I had such a plan for Thursday Doors. The plan is coming together, with the help of a good friend, but the... Continue Reading →
St Patrick’s Cathedral and I have not had a great history when it comes to photos. The one time I was actually inside, I didn’t have a camera. That was back when Faith was a low-number teenager and it was so cold in New York that we opted to add a fast-paced Stations of the... Continue Reading →
In late July, I started reading “Long Island Purgatory” a book about, race, religion and a young boy coming of age, written by my good friend Bradley Lewis. The end of the introduction on Brad’s Amazon page says: “Long Island Purgatory tells a powerful and deeply personal story that allows us an unprecedented look back... Continue Reading →
Last month, Mary, over at Mary Melange, challenged a group of us to write about cycling during June. In trying to match her pace, I began with a story about my short stint on two powered wheels. I spent less than three years on a motorcycle. On the other hand, I have been riding a... Continue Reading →
If we were having a beer, you would be pleased to see that my daughter Faith was accompanying me. “Good to see a class act at this bar for a change.” “Aw, thanks” “In fact, in honor of this occasion, I’m going to pick up the tab. I know your dad wants a Yuengling, what... Continue Reading →
“No, the restrooms are at the end of this car. The next car is the cafe car. Please don't get them confused.” On Sunday, I accompanied our daughter to B&H Photo in New York City. She would normally drive to New Haven and take the more frequent and less expensive train service offered by Metro... Continue Reading →
