What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? It’s actually not too much of a secret. I laugh a lot. I bring mirth and jokes to most instances. I like to be jolly. Yet, I’m also a curmudgeon. Can’t help it. I’m a New […]
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 […]
Many a true word is spoken in jest. And, that was her overall framework in life. She had taken out all her card decks, including the tarot, and threw them down. She was looking for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. The joker was everywhere. Mysterious. Perhaps not […]
The last few months have not been great months for me healthwise. I’ve been to specialist after specialist with no definitive findings and relatively little concern from the providers. Empathy fatigue is a real thing out there. However, I will not vent about that any further. Just riles […]
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 […]
Tick tock, tick tock Goes the heart within the ear. The burning eye runs the clock Causing fear of a tear. Anxiety, panic There is no disco. From sadness to manic With no rum, just pisco. It’s been a hard day Wishing upon a star. Need to play, […]
According to the Chinese zodiac, the rabbit is known to be the luckiest out of all the twelve animals. It symbolizes mercy, elegance, and beauty. Seems peaceful. Seems nice. I like bunnies. However, for those born in a year of the rat, the year of the rabbit may […]
This was the fun part of travel. While she liked putting together for them loose itineraries, she also was happy to fill in the blanks with miles and miles of walking. They would set out at am and return by 9pm, having possibly surpassed 20,000 steps. And, here […]
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 […]