DINER DASH There are two diners nearby that we like to go to, the Mansion and Gracie’s. If I’m feeling like pancakes, we go to the Mansion. If it’s corned beef hash, we go to Gracie’s. I’d say there are Mets fans on staff at both places. Either way, sometimes I get recognized, but it’s not all that often. Buddy gets recognized more often. He’s kind of a celebrity, because a few years back I talked about him on Twitter.

QUEENS OR NEW JERSEY If the Mets are playing at home, I try to be in the office by noon. If there’s no game, or they’re away and I’m not traveling with them, then we get in the car and head to New Jersey to see my daughter and her family. Of course, northern New Jersey is Yankee territory. But they’re making converts, one friend at a time.