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Urban History
I didn’t go to college, therefore when I tell a historical tale, it’s without pedantic bells and whistles. But what better way to learn, I say, and a lot more interesting to decipher what you read in your own words. … Continue reading
A Miss Understanding
I hate being called ma’am. It makes me think of my grandmother when she’d roll her stockings down to her ankles, to cool off, she’d say. It sure must have cooled off Grampa. It explained all those Miss Rheingold Posters … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Fashion, humanity, humor, internet, money, New York City, women, words, writing
Tagged bad behavior, J Crew Factory Store Outlet, Losing patience, Shopping from home
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Leopard…The New Black
Not that I’m surprised, but after interviewing, Mr. Salam, the mask salesman on 86th and First, who said his leopard is his best seller, cheetah the runner up, I remembered fashion has the last say. “Me weef, she con’t not … Continue reading
Posted in art, creative writing, Fashion, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, shopping, words, writing
Tagged Coco Chanel, Leopard fashion, Masks, New York City Vendors, Protection during Covid-19
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4-Legged Loss
Three animal lovers I know have lost pets during this already challenging time. Kate said good bye to Mollie, her beloved kitty. James, next door, Erin, Patrick the cat’s sister. Danny, the florist, who has two Bull Mastiffs, now only … Continue reading
Posted in animals, grace, humanity, inspiration, Love, nature, New York City, words
Tagged Bull Mastiffs, losing a pet, random acts of kindness, The miracle of Nature
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The New Norm?
How will it be, when we’re finally let out of our cage…when every business reopens, and we can all go back to work. Will life ever be casual again? It’s interesting, the things I miss. The Gap for starters. To … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Culture, Faith, grace, Gratitude, Health, humanity, inspiration, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged having faith, lifting Shelter-in-place, September 11 2001, Surviving Covid-19
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In Leaf
In leaf is an old English term meaning, in bloom… by the end of April, most trees are in leaf. I love not only the simplicity, but how it sounds, as if it should be put to music. There’s a … Continue reading
Tip of the Iceberg
To get off the subject of the apocalypse for a minute, I found myself chatting with King Midget about books. He’s reading the new Erik Larson on Churchill. I had said, I loved his book, Devil in the White City, … Continue reading
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
Closed Temporarily
I remember when Woody Allen was asked, what was his favorite word in the English language, and he said, benign. If I were asked that right now, I’d say, temporarily. It’s what all the shops along Madison Avenue have printed … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Faith, Health, History, humanity, inspiration, nature, New York City, Politics, words
Tagged American presidents, Faith over Fear, Living life at its fullest, Shelter in place NYC 2020
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History Repeats Itself
I’ve just come back from watching protesters march down Fifth Avenue, a block from my house, rightfully outraged over the brutal death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, this past Monday. The crowd was mixed, meaning not just people of color. … Continue reading
