Hypocrites on Parade
Do you understand that our esteemed people in the House and Senate continue to receive full pay while government workers do not during their infantile shutdown? End their pay, even though most are multi-millionaires, and they'd find a way to
Downhill
When I learned to ski, I became proficient on the green (easy) hills. But then I started to fall regularly. Frustrated at the bottom, I jumped on the wrong lift and went to the top of a blue (intermediate) hill.
A Note to Amtrak Executives
We travelled home from New York on the "next generation" Acela. The train is sleek and bright, but no big woo, and although capable of higher speeds can't really attain them because of the track bed. We've been on high
Hugh Jackman in the Big Apple
We saw Hugh Jackman at Radio City Music Hall last night. The venue is spectacular, a trip to the glorious past. Huge and spotless rest rooms with large lounge spaces outside. I know, an odd observation, but everyone was stunned.
Putting the Car in Reverse
GM President Mary Barra has reversed the company's commitment to "all electric" in the next decade and GM has now made heavy investments in future gasoline-powered vehicles. Ford has already done so, with the F-150 series the best selling vehicle
I’ve Got It!
When I have a tough problem to solve, I'll stop thinking about it and, usually, the "answer" will come to me out-of-the-blue hours later (or the next morning) while I'm doing something else. The more you dig down into an
Why Only Owls Should Hoot
The quality of discernment in American (and British) audiences had declined precipitously. I recall at the ballet,, when I was president of the board, where it’s appropriate to applaud during and after certain dances and scenes, that people “hooted” and
“Street Food” Isn’t Street Food Anymore
We stopped at a food truck in Manhattan yesterday for lunch near out hotel. It featured Middle Eastern food, but had over 30 items on the menu, from breakfast, to hotdogs, to elaborate meat and chicken meals with sides. Two
When the Music Stops….
The UN is in sesson in New York,and the city is full of diplomats and security people. It's somewhat disconcerting to watch a dozen of them walk into a restaurant and spend 15 minutes on deciding where to sit and