Economy as mirror

So now we have an economy that will put many relationships to the test, not to mention expose the overall truth in our lives in a myriad of ways. For example, what will happen to the relationships between gold-diggers and Wall Street hotshots now that the latter pool...

Big band

Went to see the Gene Krupa Orchestra with my father, brother and cousin tonight at the Iridium Jazz Club in Manhattan. I always enjoy the swinging big band stuff the best and this was no exception. Particularly enjoyed vocalist Hilary Kole’s numbers — what...

Red, white and green

Watched a bit of a PBS show on Italian-Americans last night. How wonderful to be reminded of simpler times and what our ancestors went through to give us a chance at a “better” life when they emigrated to America. We have much to be proud of as a people...

Quotable

From Audrey Hepburn: For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.  For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.  For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the...

White sheet

It is so disappointing to learn someone you looked up to your whole life is a raging racist. And yet in a warped way it is gratifying to know you’ve come a long way in your own ever-evolving life journey.