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The Raccoon Residence
I’ve been running early, to beat the heat. So this morning, right when the light came up…like nature flips a switch…I came upon two raccoons scurrying across the road. One a little bigger than the other, deciding, they must be … Continue reading
Posted in animals, humor, nature, New York City
Tagged Central Park, kids, love of all animals, nature at her best, wildlife
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Curious Thoughts
The way the world is complaining about the heat. Doesn’t it remember bitching about the cold not that long ago? And how lucky are we to have air-conditioning and ceiling fans where many unfortunates don’t even have water to cool … Continue reading
Posted in animals, food, humor, media, nature, New York City, Politics
Tagged ghetto pants, Lady Gaga Tiffany ads, President Donald Trump, Trump Tweeting, Tupac Shakur
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Buttonholed
I saw an interesting sign in a florist’s window that said… Order your boutonnieres a week in advance… Now there’s word you don’t hear or see much. A boutonniere is a spray of flowers worn, typically by men, in the … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Fashion, grace, History, humanity, money, nature, New York City, words
Tagged boutonniares, French fashion, The Gilded Age
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When The Lettuce Turns
There’s an Italian expression my grandmother liked, when lettuce ceases to be edible…fachadda…meaning, the leaves are dead, shriveled…salad history, if you will. I had a week that left me, let’s just say, fachadda, in every area. It began with a job…a good … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, grace, Health, humanity, modeling, women
Tagged cancer drugs, crazy women, having cancer, women of a certain age
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Best Story Of The Week
I’m sitting in a cafe having tea, lost in thought, I gather…looking a bit lonely; an uneaten pastry before me, an unopened book on my lap. A pretty, young girl, no more than twenty, sidles over and says,” Ma’am, I … Continue reading
Posted in Books, dessert, food, grace, humanity, Love, New York City, readng, words
Tagged angels in our midst, chance encounters, compassion, random acts of kindness
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The Chin and I
What happened to the days when buying a raffle ticket meant, you won a car or a trip to Spain? I, on the other hand, after shelling out ten bucks for a good cause, won a free consultation with a … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Beauty, Connecticut, humor, money, New York City
Tagged coping with aging, JFK quotes, plastic surgery, women of a certain age
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Sans Culottes
Sans culottes is French for no undies…a state I’m often in, especially in the heat. I shed everything possible, having tremendous understanding of the nudist’s mentality. I had an appointment for my annual skin scan when my dermatologist dons a … Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut, Fashion, History, humanity, humor, New York City, war, words
Tagged All that is French, Dermotology, hot weather, lingerie, nudists, surrender at Appomattox, The American Civil War
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Back In Step
I’ve been a member of Al-Anon, a 12-Step program for those affected by the aftershocks of alcohol, for 12 years. I stopped attending meetings due to my hearing loss, but two weeks ago, went back. It was the best decision … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Books, Faith, Family, friendship, grace, Gratitude, humanity, humor, Love, New York City, parents, words
Tagged 12 Step programs, Al-Anon Family Groups, alcoholism, One day at a time
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The Cosby Mysteries
I’ve been following Bill Cosby’s trial in Norristown, Pennsylvania distressed for him, the woman that’s been testifying against him, and his family, especially his wife of 53 years. The man is 79 years-old, half blind, drenched in humiliation. It doesn’t … Continue reading
Ass-ets
Only I would come upon a 16 year-old girl weeping, early in the morning, because she feels her ass is too big. First off, I never go by anyone who’s crying without stopping to see why. I’ve had so many … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Fashion, food, humanity, humor, kids, New York City, parents, words, writing
Tagged bad parenting, compassion, eating disorders, Jennifer Lopez, teenagers, Young adolescent girls
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