Lessons in Elevator Etiquette

My wife -- the lovely Karen -- and I live in a high-rise apartment building. That means elevators are essential. But there are things you need to know if you're going to share the ride up and/or down with hundreds of other residents. Here is our (and only our) list of the ways to conduct … Continue reading Lessons in Elevator Etiquette

Blurred (Media) Lines

Many people out there have a new attitude toward the media these days. We see our President's criticism of the "Fake News Media" nearly every day on Twitter. I try not to let that bashing of my profession get to me. However, I have openly wondered how we got to such a point of antagonism. … Continue reading Blurred (Media) Lines

Thoughts of MLK…Again.

A little more than three years ago..I was sent to Selma, Alabama to cover the 50th anniversary of 'Bloody Sunday'. It was one of a few times that I've felt a connection to the late Rev. Martin Luther King. The only time before that..was when I worked in local radio in North Carolina and -- … Continue reading Thoughts of MLK…Again.

Welcome to “G’s Kitchen”

No...I haven't decided to abandon journalism to go into the restaurant business. After long days of working in the city..my wife Karen takes great care of me and sees to it that i have a fabulous meal when I get home. We're not complicated here. My wife always tells me when it comes to meals, … Continue reading Welcome to “G’s Kitchen”

All The News…That’s FAKE!

My colleagues at the Associated Press have started doing something pretty cool that our President has made a name for. They have started a feature called 'NOT REAL NEWS' that highlights stories -- actually published and reported -- that aren't true. Not at all. It's actually interesting to see what falsehoods make it through the … Continue reading All The News…That’s FAKE!

Viva ‘Dia Portugal’

I guess it's just like American 'Happy Hour'...it's never just ONE hour. There is a rather vibrant Portuguese community in Newark, New Jersey. So much so that the annual Portugal Day celebration here lasts THREE days. It's chock full of glimpses into the culture. From the traditional drum ensemble.. to the native dancing. And no … Continue reading Viva ‘Dia Portugal’