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Those Wacky Raccoons
I’m about to cross the Park onto the running track. It’s first light, and not quite that, when I see two dark figures padding in the distance as if they’re doing a soft-shoe. I stop to observe two raccoons of … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, animals, creative writing, humor, inspiration, kids, nature, New York City, words, writing
Tagged observing nature, teenagers, the raccoons of Central Park, The wonders of wildlife
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Drunk, Naked and 16
In front of Starbucks…87th and Third – 6:00 a.m. I’m watching a young boy stagger down the street with his pants down around his ankles, and he can’t be more than 16. Obviously out all night, a quart of Jameson … Continue reading
Posted in alcohol, Faith, Family, Home, kids, New York City, parents, religion, words
Tagged addiction, bad parenting, Columbine, Findingmyselfthroughwriting.com, teenagers
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Best Story of the Week…January 7
It’s still dark as I make my way to the Park, the temperature barely hitting 30. I’m wearing so many clothes it looks as if I’ve just sneaked out of a hotel without paying the bill, the only way to … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Culture, Fashion, humor, inspiration, kids, nature, New York City
Tagged cold weather, Fat Bulldogs, LLBean flannel pajamas, teenagers, The Upper East Side of New York, Uggs
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Ass-ets
Only I would come upon a 16 year-old girl weeping, early in the morning, because she feels her ass is too big. First off, I never go by anyone who’s crying without stopping to see why. I’ve had so many … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Fashion, food, humanity, humor, kids, New York City, parents, words, writing
Tagged bad parenting, compassion, eating disorders, Jennifer Lopez, teenagers, Young adolescent girls
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Who Nose
There’s a young kid in my building with a nose, or schnoz, as my pal Ed would say, the length of Long Island. I mean it’s big. Frank the super tells me, the boy, who’s 12, is bugging his parents … Continue reading
Best Story Of The Week
I’m in the 5 items or less check-out line at Whole Foods with a young kid around 20, in front of me, getting coffee and a muffin. I say, “Wouldn’t you like a little bag for your muffin?” It’s self-service … Continue reading
Posted in food, humor, kids, New York City, parents, shopping
Tagged Good Manners, teenagers, tolerance, Whole Foods
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Fat Girl
There’s a teenage girl I see in the park who runs regularly. She wears bright red tights, a hoodie and reminds me of a dancing bear. She’s pretty, with long tawny hair caught in a ponytail with cheeks that seem … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, dessert, Family, Fashion, food, Health, Home, humor, kids, nature, New York City, parents, readng
Tagged battling weight, Botticelli, Central Park, Diet tips, Smoothies, teenagers, Women's Health Magazine
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Crying At Two Percent
I can never walk past anyone weeping, I don’t care who it is, always having to stop to see if there’s anything I can do. The answer is usually no, but feel the mere acknowledgement of someone’s pain makes it … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, dessert, humor, kids, New York City, travel
Tagged All that is French, crocodile tears, teenagers, The Upper East Side of New York
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A Peaceful Morning
My neighborhood gets up late on Sundays so if you’re smart, like me, you’ll revel in having the Park all to yourself. I decided to saunter my first loop taking in my surroundings since the sweet sound of quiet proved … Continue reading
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Tagged Central Park, ducks and geese, early Sunday mornings, Nature, raccoons, runners, squirrels, teenagers
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