Category Archives: creative writing

Best Story of the Week…December 7

Posted on December 7, 2018 by

There’s a new paperboy on my corner after the old one got a better job, who was at least smart enough to wait inside Starbucks for his paper delivery. This new fella, however, much shyer, stoically stands outside shivering until … Continue reading →

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I Saw Mommy Smackin’ Santa Claus

Posted on December 3, 2018 by

The Salvation Army’s army of Santas, are already out, ringin’ their noble bells. My own Santa on the corner is quite charming. A cross between Will Smith, Bozo and a game show host, plus he sings, and he’s good too, … Continue reading →

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Writers Courageous

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

I’m here wallowing, crying in my beer, wishing I actually had one in a nice tall glass. So what if it’s 7 a.m. I’m a writer, even if no one else seems to think so in the publishing world. It’s … Continue reading →

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Notes From The Carlyle – November 2018

Posted on November 29, 2018 by

I came to Bemelmans to pay homage to Tommy, their long time bartender, who passed away at 78. Though retiring after 53 years in 2012, I always thought somehow he’d come back, like it was all a great mistake. Wishful … Continue reading →

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Best Story of the Week…November 23

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

It’s early Thanksgiving morning and I can’t sleep, deciding to take a long, loll down Lex to catch a glimpse of the Chrysler Building, the Grace Kelly of Architecture, lit up like she’s coming home from a fancy ball. It’s … Continue reading →

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My Coffee Cup Runneth Over

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

As I sit in bed, spilled Maxwell House all over me, good to the last drop, a phrase Teddy Roosevelt coined by the way, I’m thinking about Thanksgiving waiting patiently in the wings. It’s the day gratitude is the guest … Continue reading →

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