For the last 70 or so days, New York has been eerily quiet. That is except for the 7pm nightly cheer for Healthcare and other essential workers. When I leave my building in the am and when I return, I often get a cheer and a “thank you”. […]
Having a birthday during a pandemic is an interesting, to say the least, experience. I can’t even remember what my age is as of this weekend. However, I will remember wearing a face mask for it. I will remember my smile having to come through my eyes. Tyra […]
To touch a petal To caress a flower To hold beauty within one’s arms There is still vibrancy to behold There are sumptuous delights Let it grow all around Let it lead to a connection There’s always hope
I love potato chips, french fries, and bagels. I like carbs. Even when on a diet, I eat carbs. Some will say that I shouldn’t. However, there is no one size fits all when it comes to diets. Each person’s metabolism and context needs to dictate needs to […]
Everything is still while our minds keep going in endless circles. We’re tired yet wide awake. We want to run while we hide. We remain still so we can then move.
I woke up today still dreaming. I was dreaming of a pool where I could see my happy reflection. I was dreaming of a pool where my son would happily splash around and try to do odd somersaults. My morning cup of coffee was served with a side […]
I am usually a nuance person. That sounds funny. I am usually a person who is comfortable with nuance. I am comfortable with gray. Usually. However, I am all about the black and white right now. Will things be better or not? Is the road ahead a smooth […]
She had just finished watching her favorite television show. She had been left disappointed as their storyline had been quite disjointed. It was as if they had hurriedly put it together with no plan for future episodes. She rose from the couch, wine in hand and started typing […]
Twitter reminded me the other day that spring had finally arrived. I love the spring season. I look forward to it each year. I’m a spring baby. I love to feel that things are blooming. Although, my allergies most certainly go haywire. Spring is about rejuvenation. It’s about […]
The other night there was a most beautiful nighttime sky in New York City. As I looked up and marveled at the moon, I was reminded of a news story that came out a few months ago listing the top books checked out at the grand New York […]