Today I had two separate conversations with the same individual that left me tired, more tired, and worn out. I wanted to let the person know that the conversation could have waited or could have occured via email. Personally, I prefer texting. But, I did not advise this […]
I try not to be wasteful. Growing up poor, I’ve understood how things need to be reused. But I will readily admit that I don’t readily do leftovers. Here is the thing. I’m fairly scared of food poisoning. I have suffered horrific bouts and ended up in the […]
I have to state from the outset that I do not drive. Never have. I’m a New Yorker. In my past NYC offices, about only 25% had a car. When we had a car, the cheapest parking lot we could find was literally 50 blocks north. But it […]
Despite the rain, it was a good day. As a matter of fact, the rain for all those in line, was a sign of good things to come. The rain was starting the cleansing process. That’s why she wasn’t bothering to use an umbrella. She wanted to feel […]
Felt the distracting hunger It wasn’t devastating It wasn’t crippling Yet, went on to feed it When there was no real hunger Need to feel the hunger And let it linger Let it stir the mind Let it motivate the energy For when it is fed It is […]
This may be a bit of an odd story. But here it goes. Have you ever watched a moonbeam? No. Me either. I don’t even know what that question is about. Now, have you ever looked down and seen that your fingers are all bloody? I bet a […]
Can’t walk around on tippie-toes. Walking on eggshells. Waiting for the balloon to pop. Wondering what’s around the bend. Wondering whose shadow is that on the wall. Listening to the inner voice going tick-tock, tick-tock. Pausing for the screams to go away yet fill the air. Everyone has […]
She had already spent 30 minutes frantically looking for her good luck charms. She always kept them by the door. But today they were nowhere to be found. She felt more confident when she could hold and wear them and she needed all her confidence tonight. She had […]
Surrounded by lies Wading through the muck Picking out the sharpened teeth Licking the bones of those who have lost The puddle is gray Even the honorable are not without hubris Even the wicked are just a symptom Now the chsins have been unlinked But this sin is […]
Just like almost everyone I know, I really like Italian food. There’s always something for everyone at an Italian restaurant. But I have never had a favorite dish. I vary my selections and sometimes focus on one entree for a while. When I was relatively young, I couldn’t […]