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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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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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Thoughtful Up The Avenue
I’ve lived in this neighborhood for so long, I know many stories, too many perhaps. As I stroll, I remember. The doorman at 941 Park whose young son fatally fell from scaffolding at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, yet still … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, Health, History, Home, kids, Love, New York City, parents
Tagged hope, Living with loss, September 11th 2001, Upper East Side of Manhattan
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Going To The Hardware Store For Oranges
l love this expression since, though cleverly cryptic, says it all. It’s when you have a need, secret or confidence you trust to the wrong person, coming away more bitch-slapped than comforted. I’ve been in an inexplicable swoon unable to … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, friendship, men, religion, women
Tagged 12 Step slogans, Catholicism, hope, Maya Angelou
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The Upside Of Illness
Since my sudden hearing loss, I’ve thought a lot about the trials and tribulations of others. I’ve been so blessed with perfect health my whole life that this turn of events have really humbled me. So this is what it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Faith, Gratitude, Health, Love, New York City, Sports, Uncategorized, Women and men, writing
Tagged cancer, empathy, hope, perseverance, sudden hearing loss, the handicapped, wellness
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The Fat Man Goeth
Before I launch into a much needed rant over my former ear doctor, please note I have nothing against those who are plump or heavy. This is aimed only at one particular individual with the bedside manner of a marsupial, … Continue reading
Humanity On 77th And Lex
When I was crawling home from the emergency room at 6 in the morning, a woman around my same age stopped me. She had a crumpled note in her hand with the directions to some shelter on it and that … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Health, Love, New York City, Uncategorized, women, writing
Tagged acts of compassion, fear of the unknown, feeding children, hope, random encounters, truthfulness
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Love Till It Comes Along
How does one derive love when there is no one special to lavish our affections on? We need to tap into other sources, but what are they? They must vary from person to person so I sat down and made … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Love, sex, sexual relationships, Women and men
Tagged bike riding, giving to others, hope, in between love affairs, Nature, nostolgia, opening up you heart, optimism, relationships, volunteering
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Humbled
I’m always carrying on over something as you well know. I get annoyed easily, pissed off regularly and the littlest thing can wreck my day. I’ve often asked myself, Susannah, all this minutia you concern yourself with, what would you … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Health, Love, New York City, women
Tagged breast cancer, courage, empathy, encouragement, hope, humilty, Love, solidarity
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