For the past two weeks or so, people have been randomly setting off firecrackers in their neighborhoods. Sometimes the firecrackers go off for hours on end. When I lived in Los Angeles, people put on full fireworks display that could rival the Macy’s fireworks show. I was stunned […]
I believe we can all agree that the last three months have been unbelievably hard, depressing, and regrettably unforgettable. Living in the epicenter of the pandemic while in the healthcare field, I have felt numbness, fright, and despair all at once. Now, I am onto the other side […]
Needle in the layered brick No warning, no foresight So shut your mouth We are here finding a way Need no naysayers Need no cloudy lens The heels are pointed The sun is hiding But a light still comes through To build a wall Resilience solidifies No pinpricks […]
I’ve reached the point where I need some sleep. All my life I have been able to get up early and keep going till late. I’m an early bird and don’t think that will change. Or so I believe at the moment. Actually, let me change that. I’m […]
I very briefly caught the news this morning. I do try to avoid much of it these days. It is repetitive and often devoid of real information. Hence, there is no real point in watching. However, I caught a few minutes this morning. And, I was struck by […]
Let’s be real. The year 2020 hasn’t been ideal nor all that great. Who am I kidding? The year 2020 has been a disaster with one horrible event to the other. Every month seemed to bring up some worse event. And, it really doesn’t seem like it will […]
Five years ago, when I first moved to Los Angeles from San Francisco, I was excited for the warm weather, palm trees, and southern California vibe. Then as the months came and went, I came to realize that that vibe was not vibing all that much with me. […]
At the beginning of covid-19 we all thought we would learn 101 new skills sets. Then we didn’t. I’ve noted that repeatedly. But then I started thinking about such a statement. I may not have learned to play the guitar bit I did learn many new things. I […]
Sheltering in place can be a delight, of sorts, to some. In particular, those who already didn’t care to get out anyway before covid-19 hit. However, even for those so inclined, there is a need to reach out and interact with others. For those who were extroverted the […]
I was cleaning up my apartment a tad bit. Trying to catch up on things left undone for months. Sure, many thought they would learn a new language, instrument or dance during these pandemic times. And, then it all came to naught. One thing after another came undone […]
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