Category Archives: Personal

Personal stuff about me.

I’m mostly terrible at golf, but doing it for charity is okay

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Joel

Picture it — Thursday, May 12th. Peddie Golf Course. Hightstown NJ.  The sky is a clear blue, and the sun is shining brightly. A handsome Indian who has only golfed once in his life, with amateur skills rated “terrible at … Continue reading →

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We went to see the Bon Qui Qui show at the Gramercy

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Joel

Back on May 4th, Nums and I went into the city for a Cuban dinner at Sophie’s on 23rd St, then walked over to stand in line to get into the Gramercy. We had tickets for the Bon Qui Qui … Continue reading →

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I’m buying a new road bike — the Bianchi Intenso 105

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Joel

It’s been almost 14 years now with my trusty Fuij aluminum road bike by my side, mile after mile, hill after bloody hill. I bought my Fuji Finest-Al back in 2002 from my then local bike shop in Bloomfield, NJ. It … Continue reading →

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Update on my life AKA Joel’s Unplanned Extended Vacation

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Joel

It’s been a few weeks of….. vacation now. It’s feeling less alien strange time in some ways, and more relaxing at other times.  I have to say that I’m enjoying the down time, especially hanging out with my family. I’ve been home … Continue reading →

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I am 40

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Joel

Yes, I turned 40 this year. Egads, 40? Really? How did I spend my 40th birthday anyway? I had hoped to sleep in, maybe go biking, maybe be employed, but didn’t get to do those kinds of things. I relaxed … Continue reading →

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“We were on a break!” — I’m between jobs

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Joel

How do I say this? How about, “I’m unemployed.” Last year, I joined AIG to be part of their Professional Practices team. Ensure quality work within the various audit teams, help evolve audit practices, etc. Seemed like a good gig … Continue reading →

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Josh and I attending the NYIAS at the Jacob Javitz Center

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Joel

It’s been 10 years since I last attended the NY International Auto Show. It had to be March 2006, only a few months after we moved to East Windsor, and Josh had turned a year old. I do love cars, and … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day dinner

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Joel

Valentine’s Day fell on the 3-day Presidents Day long weekend this year, which was nice. Sunday night, we dropped off the kids to sleep at their grandparents’ place, and we went out to eat. We decided early on to celebrate … Continue reading →

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It’s good to be the king

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Joel

This year I was one of the three wise men in our church’s Epiphany pageant. Clarence: Hey, what’s up, brother? You a little late for the Christmas pageant. King Jaffe Joffer: I am King Jaffe Joffer, ruler of Zamunda. Clarence: … Continue reading →

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My reflections on the year that was 2015

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Joel

I’m not sure how I would describe this year. It wasn’t a year of turmoil, either career or family. It wasn’t a particularly stressful year, due to making ends meet or family strife. It was probably a year of steady, … Continue reading →

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