New York City is such a melting pot…no revelation.

Yesterday, I walked from an appointment on Houston Street in SoHo back to the upper west side.

In step with the sign of the times, I was vigilant in my observation of people.

Once I hit Fifth Avenue the crowds increased exponentially so my job became more demanding.

The area around the tree at Rockefeller Center was jammed packed as one could view both the glowing Christmas tree and then turn around to take in the opulent, colorful light show on the Saks Fifth Avenue facade…quite the holiday spectacle.

When I approached the Plaza there was a huge police presence. I thought maybe there were big doings at the statuesque Plaza Hotel.

No, it was protection surrounding the enormous menorah in the park across from the hotel.

The menorah lighting, honoring the second night of Chanukah, was about to take place.

The immediate area was cordoned off as opposed to the Christmas tree which was not under house arrest.

Across the street a small crowd had gathered screaming anti-Semitic remarks.

I get it, but I just don’t understand. Religion is such a personal issue.

Again, not a revelation, but can’t we all just live our lives and stop the hatred?!

The Donald just Trumped himself and spread more hatred by declaring that the U.S. should ban all Muslims from entering the country.

In step with Trump, French presidential candidate, Marine Le Pen, is gaining backing after the Paris massacre.

Just like Mr. Trump, Ms. Le Pen is shrewdly speaking to voters who feel economically strained, removed from leaders they perceive as out of touch and angry and frightened by waves of immigration that they feel threaten their national identity and personal security.

Come on people, let’s focus on the environment, passing good deeds forward, protecting children, ending hunger, preventing animal cruelty, legislating new gun control laws…the list is endless.

Lighten up out there.

Or, let’s take Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, up on his offer to send Trump into space on Blue Origin, his spaceflight company rocket.

I am assuming it would be a one-way ticket.

Happy holidays no matter your religious convictions.

Love you all and remember to sidestep stupid…don’t step in it. Like dog poop, it spreads easily.