Big celebration last night
Sada going off to Grenada for med school.
Sada, Susan T, Susan J, Rachel, Jacob, Emily and Jack (pop in from Maine). At Candle 79, vegan restaurant in NYC.
Lots of mixed emotions-Sada leaving NYC (bad) but starting on her vet quest (good).
A year ago Sada came to live with Rachel in NYC. Neither was in a good career position. Now Sada is off to school, Rachel at NYU. What a leap-what a change.
Jacob is still searching for his path which will keep him in NY for a while. I am sure he will take over Sada's early Sunday morning dog adventures but we will have to see.
Thank the world for the last year for us all to be able to hang out, eat at Saigon Grill and go to the dog show. This new generation of Moslers all look like winners and now have some family ties to hold on to. As good as it gets.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
YamulKap in the News
Manhattan man Seth Mosler's 'Yamulkap' takes an unorthodox approach to tradition
BY Erica Pearson
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Wednesday, June 23rd 2010, 4:00 AM
Rosier/News, Linda Seth Mosler, inventor of the 'Yamulkap,' tries on his creation at site of his inspiration, Central Park’s Great Lawn.
This baseball cap is totally kosher.
A Manhattan man has invented what he calls the "yamulkap," a yarmulke with a brim like a baseball cap so religious men can get some shade.
Seth Mosler, 59, who is Jewish but not strictly observant, was walking through Central Park two summers ago when inspiration struck near the Great Lawn's ballfields.
He saw Orthodox kids throwing frisbees and tossing softballs, all wearing yarmulkes that offered no shade from the sun.
"I noticed they were hot and getting sunburned," said Mosler, a charter school business manager who lives on the upper East Side. There must be a way to wear a yarmulke and sun-shading brim at the same time, Mosler said he thought.
He cut up an old baseball cap as a prototype, then searched for a manufacturer.
"It could be a trendy thing to wear, but I think it will probably appeal to people who are already wearing yarmulkes," Mosler said. "Hopefully, word of mouth will get it going."
To make sure that the cap met religious standards, he consulted with two rabbis, one Orthodox and the other conservative. Both gave him the go-ahead.
"When you're talking about yarmulkes, you are talking about thousands of years of tradition," Mosler said. "But this has a practical purpose."
The yamulkap business has been a family affair. Mosler's 28-year-old daughter, Rachel, and her boyfriend, Nick, helped set up his Web site, www.yamulkap.com.
Mosler began selling the caps for $12.99 online about two months ago and has sold about two dozen so far, he said.
Reviews around the city were mixed. Manhattan mom Lea Haron said she thought the yamulkap was a little silly, since religious rules say wearing a baseball cap is fine, just so one's head is covered.
"I feel bad," Haron said. "I hope he didn't put too much money into it."
But others thought that the invention was great.
"It's a cute idea. For kids, it's wonderful, I think," said upper West Side Orthodox mom Chassida Landy, 32, as she tried the cap on 6-year-old son, Tzvi.
Landy said Tzvi's yarmulke can get in the way when he plays baseball or tag in Riverside Park.
"Sometimes when you play sports, it always falls off," she said. "It's just not comfortable; sometimes it slips."
BY Erica Pearson
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Wednesday, June 23rd 2010, 4:00 AM
Rosier/News, Linda Seth Mosler, inventor of the 'Yamulkap,' tries on his creation at site of his inspiration, Central Park’s Great Lawn.
This baseball cap is totally kosher.
A Manhattan man has invented what he calls the "yamulkap," a yarmulke with a brim like a baseball cap so religious men can get some shade.
Seth Mosler, 59, who is Jewish but not strictly observant, was walking through Central Park two summers ago when inspiration struck near the Great Lawn's ballfields.
He saw Orthodox kids throwing frisbees and tossing softballs, all wearing yarmulkes that offered no shade from the sun.
"I noticed they were hot and getting sunburned," said Mosler, a charter school business manager who lives on the upper East Side. There must be a way to wear a yarmulke and sun-shading brim at the same time, Mosler said he thought.
He cut up an old baseball cap as a prototype, then searched for a manufacturer.
"It could be a trendy thing to wear, but I think it will probably appeal to people who are already wearing yarmulkes," Mosler said. "Hopefully, word of mouth will get it going."
To make sure that the cap met religious standards, he consulted with two rabbis, one Orthodox and the other conservative. Both gave him the go-ahead.
"When you're talking about yarmulkes, you are talking about thousands of years of tradition," Mosler said. "But this has a practical purpose."
The yamulkap business has been a family affair. Mosler's 28-year-old daughter, Rachel, and her boyfriend, Nick, helped set up his Web site, www.yamulkap.com.
Mosler began selling the caps for $12.99 online about two months ago and has sold about two dozen so far, he said.
Reviews around the city were mixed. Manhattan mom Lea Haron said she thought the yamulkap was a little silly, since religious rules say wearing a baseball cap is fine, just so one's head is covered.
"I feel bad," Haron said. "I hope he didn't put too much money into it."
But others thought that the invention was great.
"It's a cute idea. For kids, it's wonderful, I think," said upper West Side Orthodox mom Chassida Landy, 32, as she tried the cap on 6-year-old son, Tzvi.
Landy said Tzvi's yarmulke can get in the way when he plays baseball or tag in Riverside Park.
"Sometimes when you play sports, it always falls off," she said. "It's just not comfortable; sometimes it slips."
Monday, June 21, 2010
World Cup Coach
I have been watching a lot of the world cup. Muted, of course, because of those bleeping horns. I love watching the coaches. They all seem to be 50 year old men sweating, screaming and pointing to almost everything that is happening on the field. It seems they really think they are in control of the game and what the players are doing. I am not sure they realize whoever gets the first goal wins and for the rest of the game you just kick the ball around and watch the clock run down which is hard because in soccer you never know how much time is left-that is a secret.
So back to the coach with a very concerned, focused look in his eyes who is yelling and waving his hands at the players. I wonder what he is saying. Maybe "get the ball in the bleeping net so I can go home", or "why are you all running around aimlessly and not doing anything" or "don't use your hands, use your feet!"
Whatever he is doing he sure works works hard. I think the good coaches should have one word names like Pele and Beckham and Kobe. Then they would be famous and get soccer talk shows. They would only have one guest and the show would be over.
Goooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So back to the coach with a very concerned, focused look in his eyes who is yelling and waving his hands at the players. I wonder what he is saying. Maybe "get the ball in the bleeping net so I can go home", or "why are you all running around aimlessly and not doing anything" or "don't use your hands, use your feet!"
Whatever he is doing he sure works works hard. I think the good coaches should have one word names like Pele and Beckham and Kobe. Then they would be famous and get soccer talk shows. They would only have one guest and the show would be over.
Goooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Too Many Marathons
I heard yesterday that a woman has set the record as the youngest ever to run a marathon in all 52 states. I don't know who she is and I am afraid to look it up. She is probably 14 and started running marathons at age 2 by pushing her stroller to Disney World. She is also probably president of her class, practices the piano 6 hours a day, is a state champion gymnast and delivers meals to senior citizens.
I can't take these over achievers with these stupid records anymore. Like the youngest to kid to sail around the world blindfolded, the oldest person to climb Mt. Everest with a walker and the first golfer to get a hole in one while snorkeling.
Let's stick with running, jumping and lifting weights like the ancient Greeks in the first Olympics. The 2 year olds training to swim to Europe under water are just going to have to relax and take a nap.
I can't take these over achievers with these stupid records anymore. Like the youngest to kid to sail around the world blindfolded, the oldest person to climb Mt. Everest with a walker and the first golfer to get a hole in one while snorkeling.
Let's stick with running, jumping and lifting weights like the ancient Greeks in the first Olympics. The 2 year olds training to swim to Europe under water are just going to have to relax and take a nap.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Al Gore and the Band Saw
When Bill got caught with Monica, I don't think anyone would have bet that Bill and Hillary would be married longer than Al and Tipper. But here we are. It seems like Hollywood Al is moving on to his $8 million dollar global cooling solar energy hot air wind powered estate in LA and Tipper is staying in the 40,000 sq ft mini country house in Tennessee. Neither house uses any energy and together, by means of thermomandibular fusion, produce 47,000 pounds of ice every year which is transported to the North Pole by Balto the wonder dog who operates on canine solar cells. His bronze statue is in Central Park. Which brings up the divorce settlement which should be very interesting.
Al told us in his presidential campaign that he invented the Internet so that will have to be split up 50-50. He gets Google and Yahoo, and she gets Apple and Microsoft. That sounds fair. Neither want AOL.
Then we go to the Nobel Peace Prize. Have to cut that medal in half. Get out the band saw.
And then the Oscar for "An Inconvenient Truth". I guess they have to cut that in half also or maybe cut the head off or melt it down and divide it that way. And I guess he gets the first half of the movie and she gets the last half or maybe he gets the ticket revenue and she gets the popcorn royalties. Another ugly court battle. I would hold out for the junior mints.
I predict he ends up with Angelina after she dumps Brad. I understand that although Al has 4 kids he always wanted 27 so it would be a good match. Brad is very photogenic so maybe there is a future with Tipper.
In the end it is sad to see this happen. But when you invent the Internet and don't get credit for it how can you not be bitter and miserable to live with? And loosing the Presidency to George W? Time to move on. Mission accomplished.
Al told us in his presidential campaign that he invented the Internet so that will have to be split up 50-50. He gets Google and Yahoo, and she gets Apple and Microsoft. That sounds fair. Neither want AOL.
Then we go to the Nobel Peace Prize. Have to cut that medal in half. Get out the band saw.
And then the Oscar for "An Inconvenient Truth". I guess they have to cut that in half also or maybe cut the head off or melt it down and divide it that way. And I guess he gets the first half of the movie and she gets the last half or maybe he gets the ticket revenue and she gets the popcorn royalties. Another ugly court battle. I would hold out for the junior mints.
I predict he ends up with Angelina after she dumps Brad. I understand that although Al has 4 kids he always wanted 27 so it would be a good match. Brad is very photogenic so maybe there is a future with Tipper.
In the end it is sad to see this happen. But when you invent the Internet and don't get credit for it how can you not be bitter and miserable to live with? And loosing the Presidency to George W? Time to move on. Mission accomplished.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Stop the Oil Gusher
This oil gusher is a real problem on the way to a major catastrophe. It has to be stopped.
I was watching late night TV yesterday and saw an infomercial for a magic putty that instantly stops all leaks. For $ 9.99 you get 5 rolls of putty and a tomato slicer and an onion chopper. So we have BP order 2 million of them which would give them 10 million rolls of putty. They work the putty into a ball to activate it and then inject it into the what was supposed to be the blow off preventer and there is a good chance the leak will stop immediately. That is what the infomercial says it will do. Crisis over. The 2 million tomato slicers and onion choppers can then go to the people who have lost their jobs due to the oil spill and they can put them on Ebay to make a few bucks back. BP can deduct the value of the tomato slicers and onion choppers from individual claims, minus of course the shipping and handling costs. This will make BP happy which seems to be the whole idea of the current cleanup process. If they are happy, we are happy.
I was watching late night TV yesterday and saw an infomercial for a magic putty that instantly stops all leaks. For $ 9.99 you get 5 rolls of putty and a tomato slicer and an onion chopper. So we have BP order 2 million of them which would give them 10 million rolls of putty. They work the putty into a ball to activate it and then inject it into the what was supposed to be the blow off preventer and there is a good chance the leak will stop immediately. That is what the infomercial says it will do. Crisis over. The 2 million tomato slicers and onion choppers can then go to the people who have lost their jobs due to the oil spill and they can put them on Ebay to make a few bucks back. BP can deduct the value of the tomato slicers and onion choppers from individual claims, minus of course the shipping and handling costs. This will make BP happy which seems to be the whole idea of the current cleanup process. If they are happy, we are happy.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Oil Leak and Dinosaurs
The gulf oil leak is a disaster and growing out of control. I heard today that there is enough oil in the under sea reservoir to continue to leak at the current rate for 100 years. Now that is a lot of oil.
I wish our government took this more seriously. Blaming BP is fine, make them pay, but meanwhile get the mess cleaned up. It looks like no one knows what to do except BP who also does not know what to do. Who gave them the permits to drill this thing? Who reviewed the environmental impact statement? Are they getting a cost of living raise this year? If this was a Seinfeld episode it would be funny but it isn't. What a mess of oil and ineptitude. The government is good at some things but not so good at dealing with environmental disasters.
But back to the point. If this oil reservoir is as big as they say it is-100 years at the current rate-where did it come from? Decaying dinosaurs? That is a lot of dead reptiles piled up. I am not a creationist and Darwin makes a lot of sense with amphibians to reptiles to mammals to apes to people. But how did all these dinosaurs pile up to create this much oil? I don't know where it came from but I know where it is going which is in the ocean and that is not a good thing.
Billions of dead dinosaurs now back in the primordial soup. It makes you wonder what will come out of the gulf with all this old DNA swimming around. Maybe it will congeal and reform into dinosaurs and they will walk out on land. Then we can herd them into the Grand Canyon and the Gulf will be clean. Whoa, I have to get to work on the screen play.
I wish our government took this more seriously. Blaming BP is fine, make them pay, but meanwhile get the mess cleaned up. It looks like no one knows what to do except BP who also does not know what to do. Who gave them the permits to drill this thing? Who reviewed the environmental impact statement? Are they getting a cost of living raise this year? If this was a Seinfeld episode it would be funny but it isn't. What a mess of oil and ineptitude. The government is good at some things but not so good at dealing with environmental disasters.
But back to the point. If this oil reservoir is as big as they say it is-100 years at the current rate-where did it come from? Decaying dinosaurs? That is a lot of dead reptiles piled up. I am not a creationist and Darwin makes a lot of sense with amphibians to reptiles to mammals to apes to people. But how did all these dinosaurs pile up to create this much oil? I don't know where it came from but I know where it is going which is in the ocean and that is not a good thing.
Billions of dead dinosaurs now back in the primordial soup. It makes you wonder what will come out of the gulf with all this old DNA swimming around. Maybe it will congeal and reform into dinosaurs and they will walk out on land. Then we can herd them into the Grand Canyon and the Gulf will be clean. Whoa, I have to get to work on the screen play.
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