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EEL. EEL. Bean Oootlet.
I ran into Diego, a guy from my old neighborhood who works as a handyman, a Jack of all trades if there ever was one. He was dressed from head to toe in bright whites…Polo Shirt, Bermudas, sneaks that looked … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Fashion, Gratitude, humanity, humor, inspiration, money, travel
Tagged L.L Bean Factory Outlet Freeport Maine, Skilled laborers, Sleeping under the stars
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You Look Tired…Are You Tired?
Yes, I’m tired of you saying, I look tired. She’s my neighbor on 12 I’m very nice to…leave notes, that seasonal bouquet, and in return, I’m examined like a Chevy that any minute will get her tires kicked. I almost … Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut, Culture, humanity, humor, New York City, Politics, travel, words
Tagged Donald J. Trump, Good Manners, inappropriate behavior, nosy neighbors
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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
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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The Hug That Was Felt Around The World
I’m in Greenpoint, the Detroit of Brooklyn, making my way home passing a furniture store. It’s not one that would normally catch my eye, since it looks like what my friend Camille would call, Early Bunker, but then something does … Continue reading
Best Story of the Week…April 5th
It’s 5 A.M. as I head to a job….quiet and misty, desolate and dark as I walk towards the Park with plans to cross it to catch the C Train. It’s a short walk I make often though some would … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, grace, humanity, humor, New York City, travel, women
Tagged Central Park, New York City Bus Drivers, Riding the crosstown bus, Women on the go
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The New York City Subway
I’m on the number 5 headed home when I hear, we’ll be moving shortly…there’s traffic up ahead. Shortly turned into close to an hour forcing me to be patient, not an easy virtue when you’re underground, especially since the next … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, food, humanity, humor, inspiration, New York City, travel, words
Tagged riding the New York subway, terrorism, Train delays
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Run For Your Life
I run most mornings, and have since my 20s. I ran when few did, remembering being stopped in Italy by the police to find out what exactly I was running from. “Signorina, who is’a chaz’ing yooo’?” I’m convinced it’s one … Continue reading
Posted in History, humanity, humor, media, Politics, readng, Sports, travel, writing
Tagged exercise, History of the White House, JFK FDR White House Swimming Pool, running, US Presidents
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Best Story of the Week…November 2
Subway…Grand Central Station…rush hour I stand on the packed platform with those going home, awaiting the express. There’s a tall, hefty hardhat next to me armed with a huge toolbox, ready to board. We’re like horses at the starting gate … Continue reading
