Many people are black or white thinkers. They don’t like gray. They don’t do nuance. Others live completely in the gray zone. I, for one, live in the gray. More often than not, I’m comfortable living in the gray. I think such a framework has helped me move […]
I love the game of tennis. There have been some great players as well as personalities. I like the idea of hitting a ball with such ferocity and velocity. And, I most certainly appreciate the mix of intuition and strategy. Many years I ago I wrote about how […]
The guy blocked me. He was exasperated. He was flustered. He was annoying. Although, as I will note everyone has a different comfort level regarding covid and possible covid exposure. I get that completely and I try very hard to be respectful. I work in healthcare and thus […]
Empty halls Empty passages Flying umbrellas People disappearing Running yo and fro Come what may A dirty martini languishes Stirred and shaken A vibrant city searching for an answer
She animatedly spoke to her dad while sitting out in the park with her friend. The day was perfect. Just perfect. She noted to her dad that she had plenty of Reisling in her fridge. She asked him to send her other items instead. He promised to send […]
There is a lot going on in the world right now. To say the least. The year 2020 has just been one shock to the system after another. Our minds keep spinning wondering what’s next. As I sat the other night on the couch, I caught some supposed […]
Living in New York City this past year has been an act of love, resistance and resilience. Plainly speaking, it has been hard. Day in and day out I walked to the clinic wondering how we would get to the other side. Sadly, for many others it didn’t […]
A couple of years ago, I was devastated by the Anthony Bourdain’s suicide. I loved his book Kitchen Confidential and his travel shows. I had watched every episode of his various travel and dining shows. His shows were personal and just like many others I felt connected to […]
Again, I will outright state that I’m a die-hard New Yorker. I love this city with all its highs and lows. I was excited to return to my beloved city after five years back out in California. When I left New York City it was in a good […]
Sigh. I had been so excited to buy this beautiful beige trenchcoat. Super excited. I hadn’t owned a trenchcoat in ages. Why I wanted to wear one now, is anyone’s guess. Could be I felt I needed extra protection. Could be I really wanted the pockets. Whatever the […]
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