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Did You Know?…Noir Edition
During the editing of Ken Burns’s epic film, The Civil War, when they came to the part where Abraham Lincoln gets shot at Ford’s Theater, he and his colleagues sat there, not wanting to lay the track for the sound … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, animals, Culture, Family, History, humanity, humor, inspiration, New York City, Politics, violence, war, words, writing
Tagged American History, Famous people laid to rest, Films by Ken Burns, Knowledge, Trivia
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General Andrew Cuomo
New York has finally seen the day, without one virus fatality. After all we’ve been through, whoever would have thought. Governor Andrew Cuomo has done his work well, but as he’s already said, it’s not over yet. States that opened … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Faith, grace, Health, History, humanity, money, New York City, Politics, readng, war, words, writing
Tagged Governor Andrew Cuomo, Reopening restaurants, Second Wave of Covid 19, The Battle of Gettysburg, The Corona Virus
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Revelations
I dreamt of Bill Hicks last night, a rarity these days. When he first past in 1992, he visited frequently, now not so much. He was on stage in a black hat, and all I remember was the word…REVELATIONS. I … Continue reading
Freedom Writer
I’m very patriotic, not quite certain where it stems from. Could it be the Flag that waved from our porch every Memorial Day and 4th of July? My dad was in the Royal Air Force during World War II, something … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, creative writing, Culture, Faith, Family, grace, Gratitude, History, humanity, inspiration, war, words, writing
Tagged A Proud American, Memorial Day 2020, patriotism, the American Flag, The Vietnam Memorial
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To Your Neutral Corners
I’m no political animal by any means, and frankly, couldn’t care less whose approval ratings are up or down, however…there is something I’d like to say. STOP INSULTING ONE ANOTHER!!! WHY CAN’T YOU PLAY NICE DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME? Excuse … Continue reading
God Bats Last
I love this expression coined by the writer, Anne Lamott. I’ve just finished rereading her book, Help Thanks Wow, I keep by my bed to remind me to stay lit from within. You don’t have to be religious nor devout … Continue reading
Writing Is An Art
I’ve often compared writing to having a child you cherish and protect, the way a bear defends her cub. An art, according to Webster, is a skill doing a specified thing, improved through practice. It’s personal, no matter the packaging, … Continue reading
Posted in art, Books, creative writing, grace, Health, History, humanity, inspiration, internet, media, war, words, writing
Tagged COVID-19, great writers, History repeating itself, Living through a crisis, Write because you have to
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo…Respectfully
My respect for Governor Andrew Cuomo has increased considerably. If one wants to see what’s been referred to as a War President, he certainly wears the mantle. New York, the city where I’ve lived more than half my life, is … Continue reading
Posted in art, Beauty, Culture, Faith, grace, Gratitude, Health, History, humanity, inspiration, media, New York City, Politics, war, words, writing
Tagged American History, COVID-19, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Living with a pandemic, Makeshift hospital/mount sinai/nyc, New York City's Health Crisis, Shelter in place
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Girl In The Box
I’ve been counting my blessings quite a bit, to lessen feelings of upset at having my life so drastically slashed. Shelter in place as it’s in its second week, reminds me how lucky I am to have my personal, shelter … Continue reading
To Vote for Whom…That is the Question
The 2020 Presidential Potato Sack Race, my new name for it since, it does have a country fair feel to it, (don’t you think?) has brought my cynicism to new heights. Think Gulliver in a stretch class. I’ll start … Continue reading
