Eventually, we all might be wearing masks — and not in the metaphorical sense. My first three were gifts. A member of the Board of Directors gave me the kind our workers wear. Friends in Long Island mailed me a non-sterile surgical mask. And a friend who shall remain nameless gave me an N95 — […]
Reckoning with the New Different: People “Get It” in Their Own Time
We “buy” the idea of change — newness — difference — when we’re ready. Whether it’s a new product or an idea, a tech advance, or a “novel” virus, each of us responds at different rates. ♦ How have you progressed along the pandemic curve? Have you heeded some/all of the advice from the “innovators” (“brave people, […]
Why I Care About the Cuomo Family
Chris Cuomo, born in 1970, is a little older than my son. I wish I could send him chicken soup. I’m sure it would make him feel better! A few years ago, chef Daniel Rose, then running his Paris restaurant, Spring, told me he was coming down with a cold. I brought him a container […]
How Dogs Help Us Cope
Rocky, who is now 8 months old, doesn’t care about the pandemic. So I watch him…and try to take a page from his playbook. He doesn’t ruminate about how long we’ll be sheltering in place. He stays in “the now,” happy that he has what he needs: food, walks, and belly rubs. I first began […]
5Cs of Pandemic Management: Staying Sane When Home Is All You Have
“How are you doing down there all by yourself?” ask members of my family and close friends. I do a lot of thinking about what’s keeping me sane — and what could make it worse. So far so good. The day is marked by dog walks. One hour, one day, one week bleeds into the […]