It’s been a dark, cruel winter. Decades ago, Bananarama sang about a cruel summer. “Hot summer streets and the pavements are burningI sit aroundTrying to smile but the air is so heavy and dry” Just substitute out the word “summer” for “winter”. Such a word substitution captures the […]
It’s just another day,Where people cling to light,To drive away the fear,That comes with every night–oingo boingo What a day! The amount I accomplished yet not accomplished is both outstanding and staggering on some levels. All day, I’ve also had a ringworm pounding in my head. I’ve been […]
This has been the winter of my discontent. This has been the dreariest winter storm. However, I have heard that “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” While I await the return of spring, I’ll enjoy some comfort food. A good stew. A good bread pudding. […]
Finally, I made it to Friday! It’s been a really long week. Then again, every week feels long to me these days. Here’s a brief wacky news of the week recap. 1. Don’t yuck my yum. Chef Jose Avila has decided to really mix it up and enhance […]
Take a stroll. Ride the subway. Get on the ferry. Hail a cab. Bike the narrow lanes. Whatever mode it may be that you travel through New York, you are bound to be entertained in some way. Every New York city sidewalk holds the potential of providing a […]
The last three years, mired in a pandemic, left the healthcare system in a chaotic state of being. I’ve seen it up close as I’m in the healthcare field. I’ve seen the mass exodus of staff, especially clinical staff. It’s been a brutal slog to address the workforce […]
I just finished binge-watching the Netflix show called “You.” If you haven’t watched the show, it’s basically about a creepy, stalker charming killer guy. I have a love-hate relationship with the series. Well, it’s more of a like-hate relationship. As a creepy stalker guy, he finds himself caging […]
The rain is fierce The rain is moving side to side The rain wants to just kerp coming diwn Pounding and roaring It’s angry The sky is furious The rain isn’t comforting But just a reminder of fury, ire, and pain No sleep resulting from furious rain Just […]
I used to love the Oscars. Yet, I have not in a long time. Today, however, nostalgia got the best of me. I watched the telecast with interest, although I have not seen 90% of the nominated movies. Considering how difficult this year has been thus far, I […]
Mid-week means halfway through the rollercoaster Mid-week means goals are nowhere being met It’s a blah day It’s a cheerleading day It’s a day for inspiration It’s a day for feeling the blues Want to sleep Have much to do Want to dance Want to nap Eyes roll […]