Tag Archives: keeping one’s sense of humor

Thanks For The Mammories

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

It’s self-care season, meaning, it’s a round robin of doctor appointments to make sure all is in working order, like an annual tune-up for your car. Of course, as with anything, it comes with a downside.  Prodding and pushing, pressing and … Continue reading →

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Macbook Air (2007-2016)

Posted on July 4, 2016 by

My laptop died…went, just like that, right in front of me. One minute we were happily engaged, the next…kerplunk. I raced to the Apple Store while he still had a pulse, and they tried everything to resuscitate, but alas, he … Continue reading →

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Teed Off

Posted on June 5, 2016 by

My main goal in life, besides paying the rent, is to imbue joy and merriment everywhere I go, but every once in a while even Pollyanna pulls up anchor. I’m in Panera contemplating cookies, when a 7 foot tall man … Continue reading →

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Every Girl Needs A Butter Dish

Posted on May 24, 2016 by

I got a call from Mimi from Washington in a state of panic.  For those of you who may not know, she was my most beloved 89 year-old neighbor who moved a week ago.  She realized she left food in … Continue reading →

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You Woud Luke Veddy,Veddy Goud

Posted on May 17, 2016 by

I seem to have a fan club at Duane Reade with young Muslim girls wearing hijabs in assorted prints and colors. Whenever I stroll in, which is daily, they are all so happy to see me, smiling and waving. I … Continue reading →

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Testing 1 2 3

Posted on October 21, 2015 by

As some of you know, I’ve been under a doctor’s care.  A young neurologist who has put me through testing hell.  Well, the research has concluded without any concrete explanation in regards to my hearing loss. The last attempt at … Continue reading →

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Snoogums Oh Ma Huna

Posted on September 30, 2015 by

There’s a woman who works at a Starbucks I frequent who has a cartload of names for her customers…doesn’t matter how many times you tell her the right one she’s supposed to jot on your cup like a dog tag. … Continue reading →

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Stop That Dog

Posted on May 6, 2015 by

I’m happy to say spring is finally here deciding to stay awhile. Despite my joy, with the exception of a couple layers, I’m still more or less dressed for winter, at least running wise. I have so many things going … Continue reading →

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Butt Out

Posted on April 23, 2015 by

There’s a kid working at a cafe I frequent I’ve come to know and like.  He’s half Latino,  half American Indian with shiny black hair braided down his back.  To say he’s striking is an understatement, and he’s sweet to … Continue reading →

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Have You Had Your Flu Shot Yet?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by

One of my early morning rituals is tooling into the 24 Hour Duane Reade to check out their creams. If you go at a normal hour, after 10, you are swarmed with little salesgirls with names like Mylanta and Shamoo … Continue reading →

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