This may sound strange but back in the 1980s, when I was a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, I went to their stadium and felt surrounded by my people. I felt like I belonged there. I thought Israel would feel like that. Everyone told me I would love...
On Using a Flashlight on Your Phone
It's dark. I get it. Use the flashlight on your phone. But my gripe is in a restaurant. George Martin I went to George Martin with a few friends. We were chatting and having a nice evening when suddenly a light blinded me. I looked over, and there was a...
On Feeling Emotional
In my new book, From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete - A Portrait of a Non-Athletic Triathlete, I write "lesson learned." This is where I look at what I wrote and provide the reader with insight into what I discovered through my journey. In chapter 23, I talk about losing...
On Going Back To Your Childhood Home
Have you ever thought about going to your first home and seeing what it's like now? I recently did and I blame this one on Lisa Gordon. She is a brilliant publicist and marketer and when she suggested that I go back to my old home at 712 West Chester...
Reflections on My Past Birthdays
I remember when I was growing up and I asked my grandmother how old she was. She wouldn't tell me. She held it back. Today in the age of transparency and vulnerability, I embrace my age. I turned 60 at the end of April. Reflecting back Birthdays have always been...
How Was the Food, Lodging and Staffing at Vista Verde?
You've read my blog from the other day on the Best Ranch in Colorado. To continue the story, I want to tell you about the food, lodging, and staffing at Vista Verde. I was invited to stay free of charge in early 2022 in exchange for my honest impressions. The...
I Almost Missed Chanukah
Chanukah came way too early this year. The first night was the Sunday after Thanksgiving. I usually get lists from my kids on what they need and want for Chanukah but because it just crept up on us this year, I received no lists. It was so early that I...
On Having a Bittersweet Birthday
And, speaking about birthdays and birthday love, as many of you know, I share a birthday with my sister. My mother's birthday is the day after our birthdays. Both my mother and my sister passed away. And, now, I'm left holding the birthday alone. 50+ years For more than 50...
Tips on Mask Wearing Etiquette
Now that we have to wear masks for the unforeseeable near future, what is the etiquette for wearing masks? Is there an etiquette? According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), they say on the website to wear a mask when you can't socially distance inside and outside. Obviously, if...
Selfies in Strange Place
When I competed in my first triathlon, I was so proud. I asked the first person I saw to take a photo of me. I didn't notice the background. I was standing in front of the porta-potties. After that, I started to take note of the background of my selfies....