Category Archives: internet

That Wacky Internet

   I wake up every morning to spam the length of my arm. They range from Susannah, you’ve won a million dollars, we’re waiting for your call, to how to stay rock hard while on vacation.   You’d think they’d … Continue reading

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Did You Know…Quirky Facts

The singer Bobby Darrin dying at 37 after open-heart surgery suffering from a heart condition his whole life, left his body to science.  On D-Day, June 6, 1945, facing Omaha Beach, soldiers used condoms to cover their rifle barrels to … Continue reading

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Life On The Train

Downtown Number 5 Train 10:30 a.m.  Since it’s past rush hour everyone has a seat.  I’m cold and cranky trying not to show it since my sneakers are soaked after a man rushing for a cab, pushed me into a … Continue reading

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Table For Three?

   I’ve come to resent the phone, how they’ve taken over the earth like aliens from another planet.   Between dodging those scrolling in your path, to no one paying attention to anything but Facebook, I’ve had it.  But what … Continue reading

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Walking Down Fifth

   Fifth Avenue can be cold with snapping winds, but not today, good news since I so love to stroll, the true flaneur that I am.    It’s French for idle saunterer…one who walks unhurried.    Yes, that’s me, the strolling … Continue reading

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Life On The Train

 The city is tense, no question. You feel it everywhere especially after being told to be on terrorist alert.  What I admire most about New Yorkers is, no matter what, we just keep going.  I’m on the 6 train coming … Continue reading

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Caffeinated Observations

Tuesday  11:00 a.m.   Starbucks   I just had to get out and due to icy streets, couldn’t go far.   But being the optimist, am just happy to be here armed with my notebook and a Venti Latte courtesy … Continue reading

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When You Want To Smack Mother Nature

It feels as if I’m trapped in a snow globe, or under house arrest since the city is paralyzed.    I keep staring out the window looking for a sign of life that’s as still as a Currier and Ives … Continue reading

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What Do You Say?

  …when a man doesn’t realize his fly’s open as he’s talking to you? Like my eloquent mother, do you interrupt and announce the candy’s store open, or pretend you just don’t notice?      When you tell a kid … Continue reading

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Bookends

I’m across the street watching a man throw away books. He’s stacking them like a pulp tower while his young son watches.    I don’t know what bothers me more, tossing them or teaching his kid it’s an okay thing … Continue reading

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