On Wednesday, I had a business meeting in the city and managed to connect with two long-time friends that I have not seen in quite a while. Also as a bonus, I got to use my senior discount on Metro North for the first time! Getting back in touch with people I value, is one…
We had a very fun-filled and mobile beginning to our Mother’s Day weekend. In a case of “the mountain traveling to Mohamed”, Sherry and I headed down to Philadelphia to visit Cam and kicked-off the weekend. We also plan to see my sister and Mom on the Jersey Shore, and stop at Ali’s place in…
One thing I am learning about the joy of participating in adventures, they are always a mystery. You definitely do not know how they are going to turn out. In fact, anything good or bad can happen, and it’s usually the last thing you would expect. As part of my birthday celebration week, Sherry booked…
Look: Up in the sky – it’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, It’s a super kosher-for-Passover birthday cake! One of the “joys” of being born in the spring is that 40% of the time my birthday falls during Passover. Getting a decent birthday cake is nearly impossible. Except when you are married to my…
Picture this: You are on vacation in Europe, and on your last day, the proprietor of your B&B asks you over for tea. You begin to feel dizzy and the last thing you remember is someone laughing…. When you awake you do not know where you are. One thing you know for sure – you…
You will be totally forgiven if, having read this blog, you feel the sense of wonder and fun I have been experiencing. Those things are true and I am glad to share them with you. But if that’s all you are feeling, then you’ve missed the point. “65 adventures in my 65th year” is more…
It’s really hard to remember details from 40 years ago, but some things stand out clearly. In 1985 I visited Stowe Vermont and went skiing with engineering friends from NBC. Our little group was Allen, June, Eric, Doug, David and me. I was by far the most junior skiier, as most of the others learned…
Today, Sherry and I got to meet our newest Niece, Orly Lielle. My Sister Arianne and her Husband David had their second child a couple of weeks ago and we got the chance to enjoy her today. She is delicious, and I am totally in love. It just so happens she is also the 100th…
A day of skiing at Hunter mountain with Donnie is always fun – but since we do it so often, I was doubtful that this one would qualify as an adventure. The day however, had its own surprises and an adventure it indeed became. Let me explain… Donnie and I have been friends since I…
We certainly are starting off the year surrounded by people we love the most! Our fourth adventure was to have the extended family over for a slightly-after-Hanukah celebration. We celebrated with Cam’s latkes and sufganiot (donuts) and some healthier food (prepared by Sherry) too! This was the first time that Great Grandma Tina has been…
A long time ago, when my mother’s father (Grandpa Nat) moved out of his apartment into assisted living, all the grandchildren came to collect his things. Some took many items: his organ, couches, dishes and bedroom sets. I remember taking just four things: A set of candlesticks, his encyclopedia, a small notebook with his hand-written…
What better way to begin a year of adventure than with a New Year’s Eve Party? Long ago, during my bachelor days, I hosted a blow-out New Year’s eve party for many, many years every December 31st. Each year had a theme and I always looked forward to the creative aspects of the party. I…
