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Best Story of the Week…Raccoons on Parade
Between Covid life, and the heat, people are getting up earlier. Nature, however, never alters her rhythms, no matter what. It’s daybreak, the prettiest time of the morning, as I make my way north. There are bikers to my right, … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beauty, Culture, Family, Fashion, Health, humanity, humor, inspiration, kids, nature, New York City, parents, travel, words, writing
Tagged Respecting Nature, running in Central Park, Summer 2020, the raccoons of Central Park, Wearing masks
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Colorful Women
Lately on my morning run, I see two women of a certain age, strolling, with beautiful scarves wrapped around their heads, Caribbean style. You see them like lights a half a mile away, their colors brushing the Park’s landscape like … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Culture, Fashion, grace, humanity, humor, inspiration, nature, New York City, women, words, writing
Tagged Departed Friends, French fashion, Hermes scarves, running in Central Park
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If My Feet Could Talk
When I went to see Vivet who does my nails figuring, I’d have to wait till August to get a pedicure since women’s toes are chomping at the bit, she surprised me when she said… “I’m free now.” I expected … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Culture, Fashion, food, humor, men, New York City, words
Tagged Aftermath of Covid-19, Amazon.com, keeping one's sense of humor, Louis Vuitton, Reopening of Beauty Shops NYC
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Avenue In The Rain
By Childe Hassam (1859-1935), hung in the Oval Office requested by John F. Kennedy from Washington’s National Gallery, during the 1000 days of his short, but memorable administration.
Posted in art, Beauty, grace, History, inspiration, Politics, words, writing
Tagged Childe Hassem Flag Paintings, John F. Kennedy 1917-1963, July 4th 2020, The National Gallery of Art
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I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy
One of my favorite all time films is, Yankee Doodle Dandy. When James Cagney, as George M. Cohan, tap dances down the White House Steps, I’m always up from my chair, tappin along with him. I make no apologizes for … Continue reading
In Leaf
In leaf is an old English term meaning, in bloom… by the end of April, most trees are in leaf. I love not only the simplicity, but how it sounds, as if it should be put to music. There’s a … Continue reading
Scalped…Cash Only
The fact that I’m resembling Elvis has become a concern, so when I get a surprise call from my hairdresser at midnight, I’m overjoyed. “What are ya doin?” he asks. “I’m in bed, awake, after falling asleep after lunch, and … Continue reading
Freedom Writer
I’m very patriotic, not quite certain where it stems from. Could it be the Flag that waved from our porch every Memorial Day and 4th of July? My dad was in the Royal Air Force during World War II, something … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, creative writing, Culture, Faith, Family, grace, Gratitude, History, humanity, inspiration, war, words, writing
Tagged A Proud American, Memorial Day 2020, patriotism, the American Flag, The Vietnam Memorial
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The Pleasure of Your Company
Mother Nature never fails to lessen my fear of things. As I wander through Central Park, she speaks to me through her many representatives. The trees for instance, big and imposing, flirt like green gigolos. “Hey girlfriend,” says a mighty … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beauty, creative writing, Gratitude, Health, humor, inspiration, nature, New York City, Politics, words, writing
Tagged Appreciating Nature, Central Park, dalectables.wordpress.com, hope springs eternal, The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State, Wordless Wednesday Dale Rogerson
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The Written Word
The world can be a very cold place, especially of late, so we savor the good and unexpected. I had a woman who follows me write a stray comment that just said…I’m concerned about the girl in the box. It … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beauty, Culture, dessert, Faith, friendship, grace, Gratitude, Home, humanity, humor, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged Faith over Fear, Love Thy Neighbor, random acts of kindness, Sheltering In place, The Diary of Anne Frank
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