Chur, Switzerland, the Ancient City
Why on earth would anyone write about the town of Chur, Switzerland out of the clear blue? Well the reason is we just got back from visiting one of our sons who lives and works in Chur. Since the town is not well known outside of Switzerland, we thought to express our personal feelings about Chur.
Research Your Meds
Since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer six years ago, I have discovered just how sleazy the drug companies are. And doctors, unintentionally, are complicit in big pharma’s intent to make money. Doctors are too busy to read what they have to and believe what the drug companies tell them. After being treated with a […]
NJ Symphony with Renee Fleming
Three numbers actually brought me to tears. The first was Curtis Green’s “Red Mountains Sometimes Cry” followed later by John Kander’s “A Letter from Sullivan Ballou” a love letter from a Union soldier to his wife written before he is killed in his first battle at Bull Run.
Get Rid Of It
My wife said to me the other day (again) “What am I going to do with your stuff when you die.” At age 91, she has a point. The problem is that I don’t know what to do myself. Between old files that you can’f throw out, heaven forbid, and stuff like boxes for things […]
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 […]