No Tax Situation Should Scare You, When You Call Leyla Saavedra
She had just graduated from college with a degree in accounting from Baruch College. She was ready and excited to begin a career she knew she would love. Her good friend and mentor, a man quite a bit older than she, offered her a partnership and why not? They were both accountants. At first it seemed to work. […]
Otto’s is Spectacular
The outdoor cafe at Otto’s, what a breathtaking site, surrounded by beautiful, seasonal, large flower beds that have been curated by designer, magical visionary and owner Jill Kaliff. The tables are perfectly set, bright red umbrellas everywhere, flowers on each table. Did you just cross the Hudson and wind up in the South of France.
Photography and the Evolution of Confusion
Be careful with stuff you don’t even wish for. Back in an earlier life, I was a serious photographer, amateur, but serious. I bought a Rolleiflex while in the Air Force. Then getting involved with 35 mm color, I bought a Canon SLR which I used so much, I practically wore it out.
Exploring Piermont, NY: A Hidden Gem on the Hudson, just across the border from Bergen County
Nestled along the banks of the Hudson River, Piermont, NY, is a charming village that offers a delightful mix of natural beauty, history, and small-town vibes. Whether you’re a hiker, a foodie, or just in need of a scenic escape from the city, Piermont has something for everyone.
Sports and Me
I’m a jock and have always been one. Yes, even at 91, I play ball. They jokingly say that you can keep going forever if you do today what you did yesterday. Usually the joke is about sex but it applies more realistically about ball playing. When covid hit, our basketball game broke up and […]
Tenafly, NJ: A Small Town with Big Appeal
ONE GREAT TOWN: In January of 1894, Tenafly was incorporated as an independent borough by a vote of 137,130. At that time there were less than 1600 residents in the town. The first borough election promptly followed and the first council meeting a week later. At the time it was said that what is now Bergen County, was […]
Phishing Is Not Phunny
This is just a few words on Phishing which is people trying to scam you on line, and how to deal with it. For example, I received an email telling me that my Sirius XM subscription has expired and if I click below, I can extend it for 3 months free. First of all, my […]
Edgewater, NJ: Shopping by the Shoreline with a Glimpse of NYC
Edgewater New Jersey, is the Bergen County borough bordering Hudson County. It has a completely different vibe than most of Bergen County’s more bucolic, and quiet Villages. River Road is the main thoroughfare and basically it is where you go to shop, to eat and maybe, if you have the time, take a walk on the […]
Learning a Foreign Language
Years ago, more years ago than I care to mention, my wife and I with two sons ages 8 and 6 moved to Italy to live, specifically to Milan in the industrial north. I was offered a job to work for an Italian engineering company which was looking for an American manager for their infant […]
Your photographer better have some style, or she won’t bring out yours.
Some people have a job where everyone is happy. This makes it fun, makes the days rewarding, and you love getting up in the morning. Being a wedding photographer is one of those jobs. Marina Fridlyand is a wedding and portrait photographer. The stories she tells light up her face.. For instance, It was right before the […]
