New York is the city that never slept. Well, it was. It would like to still think that it doesn’t. However, a pandemic did hit and things did shut down. Restaurants closed at 9pm. We became tough New Yorkers eating outside in 40 degree weather. But, we did […]
I won’t lie. It’s been a difficult few months. A perfect storm of turbulent emptions, dashed hopes, and bad television. I joke somewhat on the latter. Although, I was a bit surprised when I was reading an article on what television shows might be canceled as we near […]
Until this past pandemic year, I made sure to go to the gym everyday. I love exercising. It’s a moment of zen. Well, 40 minutes of zen. I would feel better and energized. Then the pandemic hit. I kept going to the gym until the last possible moment […]
Call any customer service support line and three questions will always be asked. 1. Can you verify your name? 2. Is the item plugged in? 3. Can you reboot? It seems like everyday I am rebooting something so as to try to make it work. My phone, although […]
“Mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved.” Fromm The month of May is my month. Or so, I like to proclaim. First my birthday. Then mother’s day. Then just random celebrations of being. Springtime is fully in force and the world […]
Watery eyes, turning red Pollen blowing onto your head Tears flow under into the mask Allergies create a facade when asked Easier to let the tears fall It’s springtime Renaissance, rejuvenation, rebirth
We have collectively weathered some dark days. I know I have. I joke around that I’m a sunny curmudgeon as I’m a New Yorker who lived in California for a decade (not all consecutively). I have a New York vibe that is just a bit off-kilter. I’m an […]
In a world filled with distractions it may at times be hard to hone in on what makes you- you. What gives you a spark in life? What will push you to the next level? After being told for weeks that I needed yo do so, I finally […]
Back when I lived in Los Angeles, I was driven batty every day by a noise. A melody. A rhythm. Everyday the ice cream truck passed by at least twice a day. And, it always blared that ice cream tune. Boy did I want to tune it out. […]
Back in the day people- I suppose mainly men-tipped their hats to one another. That hat tip was served as a sign of recognition, respect, or gratitude. Or sometimes it just plainly was a “hello”. Nowadays, I’m not too sure hat tipping occurs. There was an annual live […]