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Some Of What I’m Grateful For
To be even aware, to be grateful. For waking up every day feet firmly on the floor, regardless of how I feel. That I can still run in my 6th decade alongside nature, my truest companion. Reading as a major … Continue reading
Those Happy Hijabs
I’ve made an acute observation. There’s suddenly an explosion of young Islamic women employed throughout the city. Where before it was rare, now it’s viral, meaning that well. The thing that’s so apparent, is how happy they all are. I … Continue reading
Hail Mary
A frequent exclamation of mine, whenever responding to a hail of goodness. You don’t need to be a thumping Christian to appreciate the aura of Mary. Most of us don’t tally the good greeting us during the course of a … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Love, New York City, religion, words, writing
Tagged gratitude, hope, Joel Osteen, prayer, The Virgin Mary
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Cops And Robbers
I was in line at the bank with a policeman at the teller window while his partner stood behind a woman behind me. I offered him my place in line. “No, no,” he said, “I can wait.” “Yeah, but your … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Gratitude, History, Love, New York City
Tagged gratitude, humility, impatience, New York City Police Department, random acts of kindness, September 11 2001
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We Don’t Suffer Alone
Whenever I have a case of the poor mes I’m shown immediately things can be worse. How many people do I see in wheel chairs. Or the ancient accompanied by a disinterested caretaker who assumes her charge doesn’t know the … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, Gratitude, Health, Love, modeling, New York City, women
Tagged early dementia, gratitude, hearing loss, Love Thy Neighbor, self-pity
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Say Cheese
You really know your luck’s changing when you win a large pizza. Yes, I entered the FREE PIE drawing in celebration of a new Farinella, my favorite pizza place, opening on Lexington Avenue and 60th Street. The best part was … Continue reading
Posted in humor, New York City
Tagged Abbot and Costello, Farinella Pizza, ghetto pants, gratitude, high cholesterol, raffle tickets, winning first prize
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Love
I’ve been complaining a lot lately, as if I’ve developed a bad habit like biting my nails or squinting. It’s dawned on me, there are so many things in this world that put a smile on my face. The sun … Continue reading
Marriage Below Sea Level
I truly don’t understand the modern family. It was Sunday, so I knew everybody, who wasn’t at their country house, was at brunch….New York’s favorite weekend pastime. There I was serenely eating my avocado and walnut salad when a family … Continue reading
Posted in Family, food, humor, kids, New York City, parents, Uncategorized, women, Women and men
Tagged adultery, bad parenting, bratty kids, entitlement syndrome, gratitude, Sunday Brunch
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Turkeys That Have Known Me
I couldn’t decide whether to write about men that I’ve known or actual turkeys. However, on behalf of the day, I chose those 2 legged, if I were you I’d make myself scarce, members of the bird family. I myself … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Family, food, humor, kids, Love, New York City, parents, Uncategorized, women, writing
Tagged childhood memories, crazy families, gratitude, Lobells Butcher Shop, Old westerns, PETA, Save a Turkey, Thanksgiving dinner, vegetarians
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