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Bill Hicks…December 16, 2020
A friend recently said, “No offense Susannah, but he died so long ago. You celebrate him like he’s still here.” I had to smile at this since, I kinda think that he is. If you watch footage of Bill taken … Continue reading
Posted in friendship, grace, History, humanity, humor, Love, media, Women and men, words, writing
Tagged Bill Hicks 12/16/61-2/26/94, Bill Hicks youtube, remembering Bill Hicks
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What There Is To Know About Me
There’s an older man I’ve befriended who sits in the Park…. aristocratic in bearing…gray flannels and navy blazer over a seasoned Shetland sweater offsetting the Wall Street Journal he reads. I’m particularly taken with his yellow, cashmere socks peeking from … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beauty, Books, creative writing, Culture, Fashion, fitness, grace, humanity, humor, inspiration, Love, women, words, writing
Tagged Favorite films, Human characteristics, Likes and Dislikes, memories of your father, Natty men in Brooks Brother's clothing, self-acceptance
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Best Story of the Week…December 10th
After my run in the morning, I often stop at my friend’s gourmet store, just opening up. I do it for the company and the cup of coffee I leave with. Sometimes Tony will ask me to help, like today … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Culture, food, humanity, humor, New York City, words, writing
Tagged Doing service, friendship, gourmet food stores, The Health Department, Unusual pets
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Hats Off
As I come out of my building, a little girl of 3 is screaming her head off while a patient woman tries putting on her hat. She will have none of it, despite the polar temperatures. I stop, wearing my … Continue reading
Posted in animals, creative writing, Family, Fashion, humanity, humor, kids, New York City, parents, words, writing
Tagged babies and their nannies, Coonskin caps, patience, Screaming kids, Upper East Side Children
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James 4
As I walk towards the entrance of the Park on 90th Street, I pass an older man of color asleep in an alcove of a prewar building, now home to an embassy. His name is James, who has lived outside … Continue reading
The Great Outdoors
It’s a little before 6 as I make my way to the Park, welcomed by a young raccoon. He’s ambling towards his tree, in no hurry, like Huckleberry Finn. If he had a fishing pole and a banjo, it wouldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in animals, creative writing, Culture, Fashion, fitness, humanity, humor, inspiration, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged dancing, nature at her best, running in Central Park, the raccoons of Central Park
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Did You Know?
Eleanor Roosevelt was a hair under six feet tall, and the first, First Lady (1933-1945) to ever ride in an airplane. Wonder if she bumped her head. In 1921, President Warren Harding’s Airedale Terrier, Laddie Boy, was the first White … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Beauty, Cinema, creative writing, Culture, dessert, History, humanity, humor, media, Politics, travel, violence, war, words, writing
Tagged Emmett Till Antilynching Act, famous actors, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, Interesting facts, Old time horse racing, The film Quick Change
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The Way It Is Now
Today I was chased by a Corgi named Goldie who I’m madly in love with. She’s a little more than a puppy with fur that feels like silk, nuzzling you, like a low to the ground lover. Her owner, however, … Continue reading
Best Story of the Week…November 19th
I believe in cause and effect. What you do, how you treat others, will come back to you in kind. I’m waiting for a friend when it starts to pour. I could run for cover, but have no way of … Continue reading
