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Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Bill Hicks
Today would have been Bill Hicks’s 58th birthday. Since he died at 32, it means he’s missed 26, which adds up to an awful lot of missed cake. I remember what a sweet tooth he had and how, whenever I’d … Continue reading
Posted in comedy, grace, humanity, inspiration, Love, men, words, writing
Tagged Albert Brook's Defending Your Life 1991, Bill Hicks 12/16/61-2/26/94
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Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, and Ike.
It’s still dark entering the Park, when I see an array of lights darting against the predawn sky. As I get closer, I see it’s a Pitbull with a collar made up of Christmas lights. Ike is his name belonging … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Culture, humanity, humor, inspiration, Love, men, nature, New York City, war
Tagged animal adoption, animal rescue, Christmas 2019, NY Billy Crew Inc., The Dogs of Central Park, Vietnam Veterans
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Ratty and Natty
There are two men, on the periphery of my life, peering in. One is a beat-up musician I should run from, the other, a well-heeled Englishman I should run towards. Don’t get me wrong, I love the natty type that … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, creative writing, Fashion, food, friendship, humor, Love, men, New York City, sex, Women and men
Tagged best girlfriends, fast food, girlfriends, Romantic interludes, Sexy musicians, The Carlyle Hotel, women of a certain age
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The Ephemerals
The word ephemeral is an adjective I’ve shamelessly coined as a noun, meaning, lasting for a short time…fleeting, brief, almost as if you dreamt it. I’m referring to people who come and go, check in and out of your life … Continue reading
Posted in friendship, humanity, humor, Love, men, Uncategorized, Women and men, words, writing
Tagged 12 Step programs, abandonment, Fly by night relationships, Rock and Rollers, The English language
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Jeffrey Epstein Pantangeli
Frank Pantangeli, for those of you who aren’t Godfather 2 fans, after being coaxed, slit his wrists in a bathtub so he wouldn’t have to testify against his cronies in court. First of all, I’m not fond of controversial posts … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, History, humanity, internet, media, men, Politics, sex, writing
Tagged Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein, Godfather 2, Jeffrey Epstein, John Waters and Divine, The New York Post
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Sentimental History
There are so many poignant stories that aren’t mainstream, reminding us that we all possess humanity in one way or another. I’d like to share eight tender tales of lore, five about U.S. Presidents. Theodore Roosevelt wore a ring with … Continue reading
Posted in Books, creative writing, Culture, Family, humanity, Love, media, men, New York City, Politics, violence, words, writing
Tagged American History, Robert F. Kennedy 1968, The sinking of the Titanic, U.S. Presidents
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When Men Are Men
It’s 4 A.M. on a Friday morning, as I head to a very early job. The city, though quieter to be sure, is anything but asleep, especially where the trains are concerned. As a true blue New Yorker, I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, grace, Gratitude, humanity, inspiration, men, New York City, Women and men, words, writing
Tagged Good men, New York City, Out of Africa Isak Dinesen, riding the New York subway
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Observations
Dogs in raincoats. They seem genuinely embarrassed in their yellow slickers with the collar turned up. They look at you as if to say…yeah I know, but she feeds me, she hugs me. What are you gonna do. You gotta … Continue reading
Call for Miss Bianchi
I had a date. Yeah I know, wonders never cease. He’s a guy I see most mornings walking his Jack Russell, my least favorite breed since, they’re about as cuddly as a banker you’re hitting up for a loan…red flag … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Connecticut, Culture, food, humor, internet, media, men, New York City, Women and men, writing
Tagged Audrey Hepburn, French cuisine, inappropriate cell phone use, iPhone XR, Jack Russell Terriers, The Wizard of Oz
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Best Story of the Week…April 26
I’m coming from the subway in Grand Central, when I see a young mother with a one-year old in a stroller. I watch her examine the stairs knowing, she’ll have a hard time maneuvering everything on her own. I look … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Faith, friendship, grace, humanity, inspiration, kids, men, New York City, parents, travel, words
Tagged Grand Central Station, random acts of kindness, riding the New York subway, Vietnam vets, young mothers
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