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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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When God Speaks Through Others
I was having a bad day. There’s a quote from the film, Body Heat, when Ned, played by Bill Hurt, says…sometimes the shit comes down so heavy, I feel like I should wear a hat. It was one disappointment after … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Faith, Family, grace, Health, humanity, inspiration, kids, nature, New York City, words
Tagged cancer, Healing your wounds, Kids Losing a Parent, Living through Covid 19, random acts of kindness
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4-Legged Loss
Three animal lovers I know have lost pets during this already challenging time. Kate said good bye to Mollie, her beloved kitty. James, next door, Erin, Patrick the cat’s sister. Danny, the florist, who has two Bull Mastiffs, now only … Continue reading
Posted in animals, grace, humanity, inspiration, Love, nature, New York City, words
Tagged Bull Mastiffs, losing a pet, random acts of kindness, The miracle of Nature
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The New Norm?
How will it be, when we’re finally let out of our cage…when every business reopens, and we can all go back to work. Will life ever be casual again? It’s interesting, the things I miss. The Gap for starters. To … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Culture, Faith, grace, Gratitude, Health, humanity, inspiration, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged having faith, lifting Shelter-in-place, September 11 2001, Surviving Covid-19
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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
Closed Temporarily
I remember when Woody Allen was asked, what was his favorite word in the English language, and he said, benign. If I were asked that right now, I’d say, temporarily. It’s what all the shops along Madison Avenue have printed … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Faith, Health, History, humanity, inspiration, nature, New York City, Politics, words
Tagged American presidents, Faith over Fear, Living life at its fullest, Shelter in place NYC 2020
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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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Down With The Upper East Side
I’ve had it. Don’t be surprised if you see me on the news. Every day there’s a new sniper shooting. Let me recap: We now have those adorable seasonal runners who think they own the Park. You can’t miss them … Continue reading
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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