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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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Best Story of the Week…January 11
This one’s about me, an epiphany I had while walking in Central Park. An epiphany is a moment of sudden revelation, a divine announcement stopping you dead in your tracks. A smack to the forehead, a, could’a had a V8, … Continue reading
Posted in animals, creative writing, Culture, Faith, humor, New York City, writing
Tagged 12 Step programs, Central Park, grace and gratitude, living in the moment
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War Wounds
Forgive your enemies, but always remember their names. John F. Kennedy I saw my X on the street who startled me to say the least, seeing instantly how his alcoholism has escalated. His clothes were rumpled, he needed a … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, grace, Health, humanity, men, New York City, Women and men, words
Tagged 12 Step programs, abusive relationships, alcohol addiction, JFK, old boyfriends
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Love Me Love My Pit
It’s no secret I’m a Pitbull lover, relating to them as a breed no one wants. I feel like that at times, being separate and different, not mainstream because of my own personal history. My first Pit was Oscar, belonging … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Family, grace, humanity, humor, Love, nature, New York City, parents, women
Tagged 12 Step programs, animal rescue, canine lust, Jennifer Panton, Pitbull puppies, United Action For Animals
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Kale Kale the Gang’s All Here
My neighborhood has sprouted a new eating phenomenon….salad. Across from every Starbucks seems to be a Just Salads, a Sweet Green or a Fresh & Co featuring quite a few choices, and can’t say I’m too sorry since I patronize … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, food, Health, humanity, humor, New York City, women, words
Tagged 12 Step programs, Benefits of kale, Fresh&Co, Just Salads, laughing till your sides ache, Upper East Side women
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Back In Step
I’ve been a member of Al-Anon, a 12-Step program for those affected by the aftershocks of alcohol, for 12 years. I stopped attending meetings due to my hearing loss, but two weeks ago, went back. It was the best decision … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Books, Faith, Family, friendship, grace, Gratitude, humanity, humor, Love, New York City, parents, words
Tagged 12 Step programs, Al-Anon Family Groups, alcoholism, One day at a time
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Put Up Your Nukes
Am I never safe from the assholes of the world? I’m in Tiramisu, a cheap, casual bistro near my house, eating a little pasta. I’m in a good mood since, when I’m done, will be heading to the library … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, dessert, food, History, humor, New York City, Politics, Uncategorized, Women and men, words
Tagged 12 Step programs, athingirl.com, Fidel Castro Dead, JFK Cuban Missile Crisis, Kim Kardashian, stupidity
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Weathering Change
Change…I hate it. If I had my way, I’d stand still into eternity. What’s bothering me now? Life, and all its vagaries. Definition: an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone’s behavior : the vagaries of the … Continue reading
