On the Radio – Part 1
This past summer, I had the pleasure of appearing twice on Dr. Duffy Spencer’s radio show, Just Relationships.
Why Is the Month of August like a Separation?
When I was a child living in Brooklyn, my parents used to take us to a bungalow colony in Nyack, New York every summer to get out of the sweltering heat of the city.
A Perfect Day
One of the many joys of living on Long Island is the access to the world’s most beautiful beaches. There is one beach in particular on the north shore that [...]
The Declaration of Independence – Pretty Radical Stuff
I’m thinking about July 4th. Our national holiday celebrated with picnics, store sales, sporting events, fireworks….fun, fun and more fun. It’s easy to forget what the day is really about. [...]
It All Starts to Go Downhill at 95!
My friend Marie’s mother is 99 years old. She still gardens, lives independently, and much to Marie’s chagrin, won’t even allow an aide to assist her during the day. One [...]
It Didn’t Occur to Them to Look at the Trees
One of the most important things we do as mediators is to help our clients come to mutual agreements with each other. When I say mutual agreements, this doesn’t mean [...]
Waiting for Petunia
I bought a Prius about a year and a half ago. I named her Petunia because somehow the name just fit that little, delightful car. In keeping with the warranty, [...]
The Dog, Mediation and You
Dog as a Marital Asset: Travis v. Murray, (Sup. Ct., New York Co., Cooper, J), --- Misc.3d ---, --- N.Y.S.2d --- (2013 WL 6246374)(2013 N.Y. Slip Op. 23405)(Nov. 29, 2013) [...]
“We’ve Got It All Worked Out” and Other Myths
A common misconception that many couples coming to mediation may have is that they “have it all worked out.” Other abounding myths include: “This is going to be your easiest [...]