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The Rich Are Different
When F. Scott Fitzgerald said…the rich are different from you and me, he wasn’t kidding, seeming to occupy a different planet than the rest of us. Who are the rest of us? We the people who live nicely though modestly, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, Gratitude, humanity, humor, money, New York City, readng, words, writing
Tagged generosity, great writers, Living in gratitude, St. Francis patron Saint for the animals, the wealthy
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Tweeting History
You know how much I love American History, regaling it at every opportunity. It’s what keeps me calm during our present, being able to tiptoe back to consult with our noble predecessors. When I recently was told to shut-up by … Continue reading
Virginia Beach…May 31, 2019
12 dead in Virginia Beach. Been hearing in my head the song Neil Young wrote about the Kent State shooting on May 4, 1970… 4 dead in Ohio, though there’s no connection. Well, that’s not exactly true. Guns are guns, … Continue reading
Staying The Course
I’m in hell right now due to a bevy of reasons I won’t list since, whining never helps anything. Now wining is a different story, but it’s much too early to crack open a bottle of red. I talk openly … Continue reading
They Were Soldiers
I’m very patriotic honoring the past, patient with the future, proud to be an American no matter what’s presently going on. I’m a soldier’s daughter after all. My dad served during the Second World War in the Royal Air Force … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Books, Culture, Faith, Family, History, humanity, inspiration, war, words, writing
Tagged Charge of the Light Brigade, D-Day, Memorial Day 2019, Serving your country, The American Civil War, The Vietnam Memorial
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Favorite Quotes
Quotes are meant to inspire, encourage and make us smile. Whenever one winks, I jot it down. Writing: You don’t write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say. F. Scott Fitzgerald Tell the … Continue reading
Posted in grace, humanity, inspiration, Love, readng, words, writing
Tagged famous quotes, great writers, hope, inspiration, Poetry, reading
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How Words Can Make Your Day
I love language of any kind, but old style words thrill me the most, the feel of them, like slipping into a vintage dress. Alighted is my latest, coming across it at least ten times in three different books. A … Continue reading
Posted in Books, creative writing, inspiration, words, writing
Tagged Love, love of words, The Englsh Language, Verbs nouns and adjectives, Webster's Dictionary
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Best Story of the Week…May 16
Central Park…first light As I’m cantering up Harlem Hill, otherwise known as Hamilton Heights, since it’s Alexander Hamilton’s old neighborhood, I see a young boy perched on the grass, elbows resting on his knees, selling bottled water. His cardboard sign … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, humanity, inspiration, kids, Love, New York City, Sports, words
Tagged Alexander Hamilton, Central Park, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday, running in Central Park, Teenagers of Color, The New York City Police Department
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