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The Ephemerals
The word ephemeral is an adjective I’ve shamelessly coined as a noun, meaning, lasting for a short time…fleeting, brief, almost as if you dreamt it. I’m referring to people who come and go, check in and out of your life … Continue reading
Posted in friendship, humanity, humor, Love, men, Uncategorized, Women and men, words, writing
Tagged 12 Step programs, abandonment, Fly by night relationships, Rock and Rollers, The English language
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Dear Mr. Vonnegut
I found myself in Turtle Bay, a part of Manhattan from 43rd to 53rd Streets, stretching from Lexington to the East River. It’s mostly known for the long time home of the late Katharine Hepburn, but for me it has … Continue reading
When Men Are Men
It’s 4 A.M. on a Friday morning, as I head to a very early job. The city, though quieter to be sure, is anything but asleep, especially where the trains are concerned. As a true blue New Yorker, I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, grace, Gratitude, humanity, inspiration, men, New York City, Women and men, words, writing
Tagged Good men, New York City, Out of Africa Isak Dinesen, riding the New York subway
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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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Mornings On Horseback
I’ve just finished David McCullough’s book, Mornings On Horseback (1981) about a young, romantic Theodore Roosevelt. The by-line reads: The Story Of An Extraordinary Family, A Vanished Way of Life And The Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt. What inspires … Continue reading
Brokenhearted
There’s a young lady standing on the corner wearing a faux leopard coat J. Crew makes I’ve always admired. If I were just a little younger, I too would look like Sheena of the Jungle, hailing a cab. As I … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beauty, Culture, Fashion, humanity, internet, New York City, Women and men, words, writing
Tagged faux fur, Getting dumped, J. Crew Womens, Maya Angelou Quotes, young love
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Where We Met
Whenever I find myself in The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Great Hall, I think of Bill. It’s where we went on our first date, the room that launched a romance. We were leaving after spending an hour or so talking … Continue reading
Posted in art, Culture, friendship, grace, Gratitude, History, humanity, humor, Love, nature, New York City, Women and men, words, writing
Tagged Bill Hicks 12/16/61-2/26/94, loss, remembering Bill Hicks, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Lasting Impressions
Six hardhats holding hands creating a barrier for a group of preschoolers to insure their safety. The first whiff of spring. Audrey Hepburn refusing more cancer treatment so she could return to Somalia to complete her work there before she … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beauty, Books, Faith, grace, History, humanity, Politics, Women and men, words, writing
Tagged Bobby Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, E.L. Doctorow, hope springs eternal, pet adoption, The Freedom riders
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