Thursday, October 28, 2010

The Big and the Small of It

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Tomorrow is the opening of the PhotoPlus show in NY at the Javits center. (Anyone reading this remember who “Javits” actually was?) It’s the...
Monday, October 25, 2010

Rosie's Ride

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On my mother’s 90th birthday, my younger brother (to whom I did not speak until he was eighteen), called to wish my mother a happy birthday....
Wednesday, October 20, 2010

"I've Never Had Duck...."

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There is no whining involved in the blob, however… today is Mom’s and Aunt Peppy’s birthday. Aunt Peppy went out to lunch and had a Jack Da...
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Sunday, October 17, 2010

What Doth It Mean?

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I think we’ve turned a corner. The last decade or so saw the emergence of companies who were focused on building their “brand” (I find that...

A High School Like Weekend

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Sunday night used to be the night, as kids, we always went out for Chinese food. It was never easy because my dad was in a wheelchair befor...
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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Here They Come....

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Watching the rescue of the miners was truly exhilarating. Not only exciting and amazing but yes, exhilarating. To see the miners breathe th...

Jimbo's (and an entree to the Hamblogger)

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While we are continuing to blob here, I have also taken on an adhoc role in helping find good burger joints around the country, around the w...
Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Are You Mad as Hell?

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A few days ago I came across an article on the 'net about a 7 yr old boy in the Broward (Ft Lauderdale) school system who was suspended ...
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Thursday, October 07, 2010

Personal Space

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And while we are on the subject of space… not outer but personal. (Although I do love SciFi – maybe next blob). Is it me or do you find th...
Monday, October 04, 2010

The Controversy, part Deux

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The latest controvery, or should we call it, horror show, took place at Rutgers University, in two dorm rooms, with a web cam and total lack...
Sunday, October 03, 2010

Another Signal, Missed

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The tragic suicide of a freshman Rutgers student this week has been on the front pages of both the written and virtual press. What seems los...
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Twists and Turns

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Twists and Turns The new television season is well into its second week and I’m not in love with anything new. Although, I have watched “Th...
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Friday, September 17, 2010

Sophie's Choice

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A few days ago I heard a story that made me think (not something that happens with great frequency) about my kids. But in a very different ...
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5771

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This is the time of year Jews are supposed to reflect on their lives, repent for their sins and pray to get written into the book of life fo...
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Emis, 5771

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(and yes.. Emis means 'truth'....) In this the year 5771 (I think), the decision I have made is to find some truth somewhere. You...
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T'ain't What It Was

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Some of you might think this blob is a promotion for an airline, which it could be –but it is not. It is, however a story about travel. Tod...
Thursday, September 02, 2010

An Additional Burnett Blob to Keep You Amused

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We're happy to announce that Jordan Kai Burnett, of late to be found in Hollywood (the California variety, not the Floridian) and her ro...
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Monday, August 30, 2010

Last Minute

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We all know people who wait until the last minute to make decisions about whether or not to accept invitations the they receive, because the...
Monday, August 23, 2010

The Greying of the Salt

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When I was a kid, newly of the licensed driver variety – and this would be 1962/63 – I was enthralled with that amazing place west of Salt L...
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