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Best Story of the Week…March 11th
There’s a runner I see every morning who, at 6 a.m. is already leaving the Park when I get there. He’s an African man, sturdy and strong, fast like a bullet I’ve always admired. Our relationship consists of a nod, … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, humanity, inspiration, men, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged Blatant racism, Falsely accused, grace under fire, Paranoia
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Best Story of the Week…February 25th
5:45 A.M. I’m heading towards the Park when I see a newspaper delivery man I bump into most mornings. “Good morning,” I said, same as every day, and same as every day, he doesn’t respond. So me, being a little … Continue reading
Best Story of the Week…February 18th
5:45 a.m. I’m heading to the Park ambling up East 90th Street, approaching a young woman walking three dogs: a Black Lab, a White Lab and a Chihuahua. As I’m about to pass, the Chihuahua starts barking at me doing … Continue reading
Best Story of the Week…February 4th
It’s Tuesday, the day after the snow storm that paralyzed New York City for a whole day, but like always, she got up off the mat and got on with her business, explaining why I’m out in my Teddy Roosevelt … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Faith, Fashion, grace, Gratitude, humanity, humor, inspiration, Love, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged extending a hand, J Crew Men's, NYC 2020 Snowstorm, random acts of kindness, Slippery streets
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Bud Without Lou
I wrote a while back about two Irish Setters named Bud and Lou I see in the Park most mornings. Like redheaded racehorses, when they see me coming, gallop to greet me. About a month ago, their mistress, who had … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Culture, Family, friendship, grace, Gratitude, humanity, inspiration, Love, nature, New York City, words
Tagged Dogs are man's best friend, Irish Setters, losing a pet
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Best Story of the Week…January 14th
I’m on my way home through the Park, midday, when I see a handsome man maybe in his 40s, walking a beautiful dog. A mutt you’d call her, since she’s clearly a mix, legs of a Greyhound with the face … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beauty, Culture, friendship, grace, humanity, inspiration, Love, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged Central Park, Dogs are human and man's best friend, observations, Rescue Adoption, The love of animals
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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 19th
I believe in cause and effect. What you do, how you treat others, will come back to you in kind. I’m waiting for a friend when it starts to pour. I could run for cover, but have no way of … Continue reading
Tales From The Front
I’ve always wondered what it’s like to have really big boobs, the kind Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield had. A sweater girl, as they were called in the 40s and 50s. One who filled hers out like nobody’s business. I’m … Continue reading
