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A Face In the Crowd
I saw her strolling, her golden blonde hair picking up the late afternoon light. She had an ice cream cone in one hand, a Chanel purse, the other. I remember trips to the Met, sated in Renoirs, Lunch of the … Continue reading
The Rich Are Different
When F. Scott Fitzgerald said…the rich are different from you and me, he wasn’t kidding, seeming to occupy a different planet than the rest of us. Who are the rest of us? We the people who live nicely though modestly, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, Gratitude, humanity, humor, money, New York City, readng, words, writing
Tagged generosity, great writers, Living in gratitude, St. Francis patron Saint for the animals, the wealthy
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Strolling Through The Park One Day
A Pit is doing his business while his owner patiently waits. I tool by and say to the dog, “Look how much your dad loves you.” The man, irritated, rolls his eyes and says, “He just takes so long to … Continue reading
A Boy and His Dog
He’s a year old if he’s a day, just starting to toddle, careening down a hill in Central Park like a little car without breaks. Mom is behind him, smiling, her honey blonde hair waltzing in the breeze, while an … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Family, friendship, grace, inspiration, kids, nature, New York City
Tagged Just starting to walk, Labradors, Loss of loved ones, parents
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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…May 16
Central Park…first light As I’m cantering up Harlem Hill, otherwise known as Hamilton Heights, since it’s Alexander Hamilton’s old neighborhood, I see a young boy perched on the grass, elbows resting on his knees, selling bottled water. His cardboard sign … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, humanity, inspiration, kids, Love, New York City, Sports, words
Tagged Alexander Hamilton, Central Park, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday, running in Central Park, Teenagers of Color, The New York City Police Department
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It’s Cause Ah’ Read, Baba’
Someone sent me a personal email asking how I know so much after reading my post…Things You May Not Know. At first I thought it must be code for, wanna have a cuppa coffee, since, what a silly question. But … Continue reading
Posted in Books, creative writing, Culture, History, humor, inspiration, internet, New York City, Politics, readng, words, writing
Tagged American History, Being self-taught, Bill Hicks, Love of books, The Vietnam Memorial
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Legs, Breasts and Thighs
No, we’re not about to discuss chickens. I’ve just made one of my casual observations. Women, who only think about their weight. I was stretching after my run when I overheard a conversation a girl in her 30s was having … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beauty, Culture, Fashion, food, humanity, humor, internet, New York City, women
Tagged Buzzfeed, eating disorders, Fashion Magazines, losing weight, Narcissism, Oprah, The View
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