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The G train is a subway line running through Queens into Brooklyn I rarely take. As I wait on the platform longer than I should, when it does come surrounded by dust and fog, it makes me think of the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Fashion, grace, humanity, kids, Love, men, New York City, parents, travel
Tagged fathers and daughters, parenthood, punk, riding the New York subway
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Mr. and Mrs. Lyndon Baines Johnson
This seems to be history week on athingirl.com. since I feel the need to weigh in after seeing the film Jackie, that annoyed me on many levels, starting with Natalie Portman’s over the top performance, but what I’d like to add … Continue reading
Posted in Books, History, media, men, Politics, travel, violence, women
Tagged Donald Trump as president, Jackie the film, Jacqueline Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, November 1963, The Kennedy assassination
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Is That A Penis On Your iPhone, Or Are You Just Glad To See Me?
I’m on the G train at 7 a.m. en route to Brooklyn. There’s a young Asian boy sitting next to me clearly on his way to school, 11 years old, maybe 12, Googling penises on his phone. At first I … Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut, humor, kids, men, New York City, travel
Tagged peer pressure, penis envy, riding the New York subway, young men
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Manners At Large
I often write about the New York subway, it’s ups and downs, the good, bad and the ugly, so when I found myself facing a fellow, quite Kennedyesque…6 feet 3, tawny, rumpled hair waving with arrogance, I can’t claim to … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Faith, humor, money, music, New York City, travel, words
Tagged Good Manners, People of Color, riding the New York subway, The Kennedys
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Mimi Mimi Me
Bad news. Mimi, my former neighbor, cancelled her visit. The powers that be convinced her traveling in the cold was a bad idea. Let me just say, they were wrong. She’s such a hardy soul, for starters, who could certainly … Continue reading
Posted in friendship, Health, New York City, travel
Tagged Assisted Living, friendship, the elderly
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Christoper Morley…Writer
Nothing is more exciting than making the acquaintance of an author you’ve never met before. A friend sent me a slim, well read library copy of The Haunted Bookshop, written in 1919 by Christopher Morley (1890-1957), a work of fiction … Continue reading
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
I see many things riding the New York subway. There’s the guy panhandling in three different languages accommodating the tourist crowd. The gypsy guitar players who seranade you in-between stops. School groups pinned together like paper dolls en route to … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Home, kids, Love, music, New York City, travel, words
Tagged Hallmark Moments, music, riding the New York subway, The Hollies 1969
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I Believe In Ferries
I had a job in Staten Island, opting to self-report, sailing at dawn feeling like Sinbad the Sailor. I’ve written many times about the Staten Island Ferry, how wonderful it is and the best deal in town, since it’s free. … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, History, Home, New York City, parents, Politics, travel, words
Tagged 2016 Presidential Election, Aesop's Fables, childhood memories, Staten Island Ferry, The Statue of Liberty
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Losing A Friend
It’s happening again. Someone I love has packed their bags. You’d think since my hearing loss I’d be used to it by now, but the truth is, it still hurts like hell. One feels as if you’re worth ten … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, food, friendship, Gratitude, humor, Love, music, readng, sex, travel, Women and men, writing
Tagged Faith in what's coming, losing a friend, Oh Susanna by Stephen Foster, The Hamptons, When love comes a'callin
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