With credit to Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, who wrote the song Pure Imagination for the eternally popular 1971 movie classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, we invite you to take a glimpse inside our world now that we are working from home. One of us fled Syracuse for Lake George, and spends his […]
Today we have an extra special guest author, Jacqueline Wladis, who is sheltering at home with her parents, Mark and Diane Wladis, and brothers Harrison, Andrew and Tyler. Jackie normally makes her home in Manhattan, where she works for Conde Nast. We’re super big fans and we think you will be too. – JG Alexa…play […]
If you know me personally, you may have heard me say that sometimes life gives you a necessary dose of perspective in a particularly painful way. I have been thinking about that a lot these last few weeks. I would be lying if I said that life is easy right now. This is hard, friends. […]
It’s now been one full week since the implementation of Governor Cuomo’s order that all but the most essential of New York’s businesses must transition to remote work or temporarily close in order to flatten the curve and protect our health and safety. It’s trite to say that these are trying times, that it’s unprecedented. […]
In the words of Thomas Paine, “These are the times that try (wo)men’s souls”. In “The Crisis”, he wrote about the difficult times Americans were forced to endure during the American Revolution. His words brought comfort to readers who faced panic and uncertainty. Although our current situation is far different from the times in which […]
The State of New York has imposed an emergency restriction on gatherings of 50 or more persons. It has ordered the closure of bars, restaurants, gyms, and other public venues. The Centers for Disease Control is urging Americans to limit even small gatherings: “Events of any size should only be continued if they can be […]
The long range forecast for Central New York predicted warmer than usual temperatures and lower snow levels than normal for this winter season and Mother Nature has delivered on that. It’s been a pretty tame winter but we were awakened this morning by the call from school announcing the snow day our kids had wished […]
Tonight, hordes of children will take to the streets seeking treats and threatening tricks if they don’t get their way. As those of us located in Upstate New York prepare for what appears to be a very intense rainstorm, I find myself wondering what initiated this tradition anyway? Lucky for you I did the research […]
With credit to the movie Mean Girls for my blog post title today, I am setting aside humor for the moment. Let’s talk some real talk here. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s not about wearing pink (but feel free – I love it, too). Some facts for you: In the United States, […]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. Among Americans who are between the ages of ten and 34, it is the second leading cause of death. Data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control indicates a gradual upward trend in the occurrence […]