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What There Is To Know About Me
There’s an older man I’ve befriended who sits in the Park…. aristocratic in bearing…gray flannels and navy blazer over a seasoned Shetland sweater offsetting the Wall Street Journal he reads. I’m particularly taken with his yellow, cashmere socks peeking from … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beauty, Books, creative writing, Culture, Fashion, fitness, grace, humanity, humor, inspiration, Love, women, words, writing
Tagged Favorite films, Human characteristics, Likes and Dislikes, memories of your father, Natty men in Brooks Brother's clothing, self-acceptance
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The Great Outdoors
It’s a little before 6 as I make my way to the Park, welcomed by a young raccoon. He’s ambling towards his tree, in no hurry, like Huckleberry Finn. If he had a fishing pole and a banjo, it wouldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in animals, creative writing, Culture, Fashion, fitness, humanity, humor, inspiration, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged dancing, nature at her best, running in Central Park, the raccoons of Central Park
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Best Story of the Week…November 5th
I’m walking up Madison after my run, looking at all the stores boarded up like an old abandoned movie set, fearing post election looting. There are two young construction workers sipping coffee by the corner synagogue I can’t help looking … Continue reading
Posted in art, Books, Cinema, creative writing, Culture, Fashion, fitness, humanity, inspiration, New York City, Politics, readng, romance, words, writing
Tagged Detaching from what we can't control, Elia Kazan's film East of Edeb, John Stenbeck's East of Eden, Men with Hard hats, Waiting for Presidential election results 2020
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Fashion On The Cheap
I always laugh when someone says, I’m well dressed, assuming, I spend a fortune on what I wear. HAH, is all I can say. I have 3 words for you. J. Crew Factory. Alright 5, tossing in The Gap. The … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Culture, dessert, Fashion, fitness, food, humanity, humor, inspiration, internet, media, New York City, shopping, women, words, writing
Tagged Dressing well inexpensively, J. Crew Factory Outlet, Old Navy, Plus size women, The Gap, Wear Who You Are
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Best Story of the Week…October 1st
It’s barely 7 a.m. as I leave my friend’s grocery store, after waking up to a mix of upsetting messages, unable to kick myself back into neutral. My friend, when he sees a big tear roll down my cheek, fills … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Faith, fitness, food, grace, humanity, inspiration, New York City, words
Tagged Gentiles Market NYC, melancholia, random acts of kindness, Those worst off than you.
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Carving Your Niche
To piggyback my last post, I marvel at the way some people are resuming their regular rhythms in the best way possible. In the Park, for instance, two trainers have created a 40 minute dance workout, one can join at … Continue reading
Posted in animals, creative writing, Culture, fitness, humanity, humor, inspiration, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged Central Park, Doing your best, exercise, Living through Covid 19, Squirrels of Central Park
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The Show Must Go On
Tomorrow all New York City gyms will reopen with an array of rules and regulations, but they’ll be open for business, for the first time in over 5 months. I heard a lady say, how awful she thought it was. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, Faith, fitness, Health, History, humanity, kids, New York City, words
Tagged Faith over Fear, living life to the fullest, Living through Covid 19, NYC gyms reopeniing
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Staying Alive
Despite the horrors of COVID-19 ravaging New York City, I still, every day go for my morning run…more of a grace than I can say. Marc from sorryless.com had asked me to share what I think about during my run. … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beauty, Culture, Faith, fitness, grace, Gratitude, Health, History, humanity, inspiration, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged Humility and gratitude, living in the moment, running in Central Park, Shelter in place New York City 2020, Sorryless.com, The Central Park Jogger
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Yoga Boy
The first time I saw him, I thought he was dead. I was in full flight, at 6 a.m. before coming to a full stop. When I approached him, we both jumped. “Oh, you’re okay,” I say, grateful I didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Culture, fitness, humanity, humor, inspiration, nature, New York City, words
Tagged Central Park, Our Latino Working Force, Urban Yoga, Yoga Poses
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Bud and Lou
I have two new men in my life, Bud and Lou, yes, named after Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, and they too, could take their act on the road. The only difference is, they’re Irish Setters rather than paid comedians, … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Culture, fitness, humor, nature, New York City, writing
Tagged Abbott and Costello, Central Park at Dawn, dog owners, Who's On First
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