When my sisters talk about baked goods like brownies, they often would ask if people liked their brownies male or female. What they mean by that is, with nuts or without. Well, we celebrated a birthday here at work today, and baked goods were brought in. I asked if the banana bread was male or…
Read moreAn F for Failure!
“Consider this, a sadly typical scenario: Monday evening, Jordan goes to bed with hugs and kisses from two loving parents. Later, unknown to Jordan, the parents agree that they can no longer live together, and they separate. Tuesday morning, Jordan is greeted and sent off to school by only one of them, and only one…
Read moreMy First Press Conference – National Parents Organization
My first press conference. I recently became a co-chair of the New York affiliate of the National Parents Organization. We work to ensure that fit and willing parents receive equal time with their children during and after separation and divorce. It’s a nonprofit that works to help children enjoy the benefits of having both parents…
Read moreKeeping Harvey Weinstein’s Secrets, Part 1: Lisa Bloom
Allred-Bloom were NEVER about representing the voiceless victims. Lisa Bloom and her mother are narcissistic, self-promoters. It’s all about exposure and money. They’re for sale to the highest bidder. Controversy keeps their names in the media. Last week, our colleagues Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey published a book documenting their investigation of Harvey Weinstein….
Read moreTreasures In The Trash
Treasures in the Trash from HELLER films on Vimeo. My son says he wants to drive trains for a living. I say go for it little man! If he gets a job with the MTA right out of high school, there’s no need for us to waste money on colleges I can’t stand, he can…
Read moreMarriage/Divorce/Reality
If you plan on getting married, watch this. If you are thinking about ending your marriage, watch this. This is reality.
Read moreCarol Steele
Right before the show today, I saw most of the band hanging out near the stage door of my show. There was one person they seemed to be surrounding and talking to. As I walked towards the band members, Roger Squitero introduced me to the person who was the center of attention – Carol Steele….
Read moreHoop Dreams
Life… It’s amazing how things happen. When I was in junior high, I tried out for the 8th grade basketball team. I had to go one-on-one against a kid who seemed like he was already 6’4” while I was 4’8” or so. I did my best Curly Neal/Harlem Globetrotter impression and dribbled around him. I…
Read moreJackie Robinson
I knew a few things about Jackie Robinson, but apparently not as much as I should have. This man is an American legend, hero and inspiration. I often explain to my kids the hell people like him had to endure in the past. People like Jackie Robinson paved the way for us. The road ahead is much…
Read moreA Visit By The Doctor-Dr. J
I watched a documentary on Netflix called “Iverson” this afternoon. I saw it before, but I wanted to check it out again. Wow, the story of Allen Iverson. He was quite an influence on the league and on many players in the NBA. But this guy?!? He was my hero from the late 70’s and…
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