The American Dream?
During the last few weeks, our country has experienced unprecedented violence and discord in many of our cities, where many demonstrations protesting the death of George Floyd turned violent, with large scale looting and violent attacks on Police Officers. As the...
Do the Things That Otherwise Bring You Joy
These last several months I have been doing daily self-care excursions, getting myself to beautiful places, even if for an hour or so and even when the weather is not so good. As soon as I get into my car, I feel such relief, and then an almost euphoric feeling...
To those who chose careers to help others, when they are In their greatest need
For those of you who may not know, I did 38 years with the NYPD. I retired in January 2018. For the last seven years of my career I was the Chief of Transit Bureau. Before that, I served for 11 1/2 years as the Chief of Brooklyn South, which followed a year and a...
Thoughts: Emotional Wellness During the Covid-19 Crisis
Since this crisis began I have been trying to put out messages of support, encouragement and hope. I thank each of you for your part in that and for your constant encouragement. I have also been having a number of private conversations with people who have had the...
Reflection of my 11 1/2 years as the Chief of Brooklyn South, NYPD
Good afternoon everyone. Today is my 20 year anniversary becoming the Chief of Brooklyn South. Thank you Commissioner Howard Safir for having the faith to put me there. I loved working with all of the communities and I cherish the friendships I still have with so...
Which “Zone” Are You In Now?
See the three zones that this visual suggests we may find ourselves in throughout this crisis; “Fear Zone” – anxiety, dread, anger, the “Learning Zone” – self-awareness, some acceptance, and the “Growth Zone” - empathy, giving, adaptive, self-caring. I would like...
Bigger Than We Are?
A flashlight, darkened room, and my adorable granddaughter Lia! My thoughts on this photo? Aren’t we all so much “bigger” than we think we are? Isn’t our impact more than we know? Just take for example how Lia - and all of the children in our lives - don’t really...
Reflections During My Covid-19 Infection
Greetings everyone. I was infected with the Covid-19 virus in early March. I have of course experienced all of the stress and the isolation that everyone of us have been dealing with, as well as the disease itself. I consider myself very fortunate because I did not...
The Wonder of It All
I just came up from sitting on the boardwalk, having started my day at Hot Yoga Rockaway Beach. Already a wonderful and peaceful morning, it got even better with an encounter with a Mom, and her four-year-old toddler. She looked up at me, bucket in her hand and...
Let Go of the Plan
Hello, everybody. I thought I would share about an hour of my journey through West Virginia the other day. As I was driving back to Washington DC, the farms and the mountains were so beautiful. I decided to be spontaneous and just turn off onto a small country...
The American Dream?
During the last few weeks, our country has experienced unprecedented violence and discord in many of our cities, where many demonstrations protesting the death of George Floyd turned violent, with large scale looting and violent attacks on Police Officers. As the...
Do the Things That Otherwise Bring You Joy
These last several months I have been doing daily self-care excursions, getting myself to beautiful places, even if for an hour or so and even when the weather is not so good. As soon as I get into my car, I feel such relief, and then an almost euphoric feeling...
To those who chose careers to help others, when they are In their greatest need
For those of you who may not know, I did 38 years with the NYPD. I retired in January 2018. For the last seven years of my career I was the Chief of Transit Bureau. Before that, I served for 11 1/2 years as the Chief of Brooklyn South, which followed a year and a...
Thoughts: Emotional Wellness During the Covid-19 Crisis
Since this crisis began I have been trying to put out messages of support, encouragement and hope. I thank each of you for your part in that and for your constant encouragement. I have also been having a number of private conversations with people who have had the...
Reflection of my 11 1/2 years as the Chief of Brooklyn South, NYPD
Good afternoon everyone. Today is my 20 year anniversary becoming the Chief of Brooklyn South. Thank you Commissioner Howard Safir for having the faith to put me there. I loved working with all of the communities and I cherish the friendships I still have with so...
Which “Zone” Are You In Now?
See the three zones that this visual suggests we may find ourselves in throughout this crisis; “Fear Zone” – anxiety, dread, anger, the “Learning Zone” – self-awareness, some acceptance, and the “Growth Zone” - empathy, giving, adaptive, self-caring. I would like...
Bigger Than We Are?
A flashlight, darkened room, and my adorable granddaughter Lia! My thoughts on this photo? Aren’t we all so much “bigger” than we think we are? Isn’t our impact more than we know? Just take for example how Lia - and all of the children in our lives - don’t really...
Reflections During My Covid-19 Infection
Greetings everyone. I was infected with the Covid-19 virus in early March. I have of course experienced all of the stress and the isolation that everyone of us have been dealing with, as well as the disease itself. I consider myself very fortunate because I did not...
The Wonder of It All
I just came up from sitting on the boardwalk, having started my day at Hot Yoga Rockaway Beach. Already a wonderful and peaceful morning, it got even better with an encounter with a Mom, and her four-year-old toddler. She looked up at me, bucket in her hand and...
Let Go of the Plan
Hello, everybody. I thought I would share about an hour of my journey through West Virginia the other day. As I was driving back to Washington DC, the farms and the mountains were so beautiful. I decided to be spontaneous and just turn off onto a small country...