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Staying the Course
A friend of mine put it well…these are unprecedented times. I’ll say. If these 5 months have taught me anything it’s, I know nothing of what’s to come. New York is like a war zone as you make your way … Continue reading
When Men Are Men
It’s 4 A.M. on a Friday morning, as I head to a very early job. The city, though quieter to be sure, is anything but asleep, especially where the trains are concerned. As a true blue New Yorker, I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, grace, Gratitude, humanity, inspiration, men, New York City, Women and men, words, writing
Tagged Good men, New York City, Out of Africa Isak Dinesen, riding the New York subway
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A Not Nice New York
I live on the Upper East Side in the middle of a pretty block. If you go west, all is clean and peaceful, doormen sweeping, hosing down the pavement. Seasonal flowers planted on each esplanade. However, if you go east, … Continue reading
Posted in grace, Home, humanity, humor, money, New York City, Starbucks
Tagged New York City, panhandlers, street noise, The Upper East Side of New York
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Snoogums Oh Ma Huna
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
Posted in food, humor, New York City
Tagged Gone With The Wind, keeping one's sense of humor, New York City, nicknames, Starbucks, tolerance
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More Breadtime Stories
I was stretching in front of the Guggenheim Museum when I notice a bakery truck, double-parked, while watching the driver and two cops verbally duke it out. Naturally I put that leaf in my ear to effectively eavesdrop in order … Continue reading
Sweet Interlude
As I was walking down 86th Street a woman holding a baby was coming towards me. She was pointing to a tree explaining its blossoms. I loved how intensely the child listened as if he understood every word she said. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Home, kids, Love, nature, New York City, parents, words
Tagged babies, genetics, new mothers, New York City, observations, teaching your kids
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Ten Little Indians
Every Sunday morning I go to Tal Bagels on 83rd and Lexington to get one of their mini specials. After six days of oatmeal I give myself a break. Not that I’m not fond of the porridge I make every … Continue reading
Posted in Family, food, humor, New York City, parents, travel, women
Tagged bagels, Boca Raton, Botox, breakfast, Leo Roston's Joys of Yiddish, New York City, plastic surgery
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Sardines In A Can
I often write about subway life, the only way to get around quickly in Manhattan. The trains are truly amazing, until they get stuck with you smashed against some guy with breathtaking BO that is. He was nice looking…corporate and … Continue reading
Discomfort Food
I’m here in bed with a hot water bottle and no, I’m not wearing lingerie. Rolaids are on the bedside table along with ginger-ale and a cup of cold camomile tea. Camille and I went to our first Christmas cocktail … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Cinema, Fashion, food, friendship, Health, humor, money, New York City, sex, Uncategorized, women, writing
Tagged all types of food, champagne, Christmas, corporate cocktail parties, little black dresses, little corporate twits, New York City, The Good Wife, Wall Street
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Baby Makes Three
On the heels of my essay, All Shook Up… https://athingirl.com/2013/11/13/im-all-shook-up/ about my very pregnant upstairs neighbor… that very night there was a shy knock on the door. “Who is it?” No answer. This is New York so I never answer … Continue reading
Posted in Family, friendship, Gratitude, Health, humor, kids, Love, New York City, parents, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged films of the 40s, giving birth, happy parents, new babies, New York City, nosy neighbors, reality shows
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