Standing Apart

Standing Apart

This is another guest blog written by my nephew Harrison who graduated from high school 39 years to the day after me. I asked him to record some of his reflections on graduating from high school and getting ready for college. Today he leaves for Penn State. By...
The Graduate (39 years ago)

The Graduate (39 years ago)

On June 22, 1972, thirty nine years ago this week, I graduated from Jonathan Dayton Regional High School in Springfield, New Jersey. Coincidentally, my nephew Harrison graduates from high school today in Westfield, New Jersey. My brother, who lives in Westfield...
Savoring Wine Words

Savoring Wine Words

I love finding just the right word to describe a life experience.Sparkling Pinot Noir (Spatburgunder) along the Rhine River in Germany During a recent business trip to Germany, I had the opportunity to visit several small, medium and large wineries along the...
“I Do”

“I Do”

The Life Changing Moment of MarriageBy: Georgia SlaterThis is the first guest post on my blog. It is written by my 14 year old niece Georgia Slater who was named for my grandfather George Ginsberg. This is Georgia’s interview with my mother about a life changing...
Hanging On

Hanging On

Woody Allen said…“if you want to make God laugh, make plans.”I was reminded of this saying this week while doing my typical hyper-planning and organizing for an overseas trip.  I like to get things ready well ahead of schedule making sure I know exactly where I...