Tag Archives: keeping your sense of humor

Four-Legged Referrals

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

Wouldn’t it be great if animals we knew could give us references, so we’d get that job? I’d be hired for everything if Hans the Hotdog, or Zeus the Cat spoke on my behalf. Hans: I’ve known Susannah now for … Continue reading →

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Jack the Zipper

Posted on December 20, 2018 by

Animals will never cease to amaze or entertain me. We have a new doggie in the neighborhood. A German Shepherd puppy called Jack, and is he ka-utte. You don’t see many Shepherds in these parts, never a popular breed. A … Continue reading →

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The Colonoscopy Chronicles

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

Self-care can be a real pain in the ass, no pun intended. I’ve been due for a colonoscopy, since the last one I had was 12 years ago, and being health conscious decided, let’s get it, or me rather, off … Continue reading →

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Ferry Tails

Posted on October 12, 2016 by

 Before you can enter the Staten Island Ferry’s terminal, one needs to be vetted by two Labradors who look as official as rodeo clowns…their partners as stern as they seem surprised. Why are we working again when we could be … Continue reading →

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Text And The City

Posted on September 9, 2016 by

Just when you think you’re about to have a nice, peaceful weekend, some nut decides to catch up texting her little heart out. So I’m in Frisco with Fredrico eating on the marina. Where are you? Home cleaning my oven. … Continue reading →

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I Love Lucy Still

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

I’m in a summer swoon attempting to rise above the clouds, minus a silo of alcohol. It’s hard competing with vodka on the rocks, but Lucille Ball is indeed a contender, her classic reruns beating Prozac in the antidepressant department. … Continue reading →

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Cruel Or Just Clueless

Posted on July 28, 2016 by

Or to be or not to be, an asshole, in layman’s terms. Wouldn’t it be great if every mouth came with a 15 second delay?  Imagine the feelings that would be spared.  Coming from a Cancerian Italian girl from Connecticut, … Continue reading →

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The Two Frenchmen

Posted on July 27, 2016 by

There are two new men in my life, Felipe and Pascal. Pascal is very tall, Felipe, extremely short. I’m not known to like shorties, but Felipe is an exception due to his chronic charm.  He’s quieter than Pascal, more poised … Continue reading →

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Eric Burdon and The Animals

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

It will sound strange, but I’ve never been as close to the two-legged as I’ve been to the four.  Maybe that’s because they can’t sass or hurt like humans can.  However, they sure can get even pooping on the carpet, … Continue reading →

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The Truth Shall Set You Free, but…

Posted on March 10, 2016 by

first will kick your ass. How true is that, to learn something horrifying, knocking you for a loop, allowing, once your heart rises off the mat, to move on…lighter, reclaiming the bounce in your step. We’re such tough, little creatures.  … Continue reading →

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