Author Archives: onesanevoice

You can almost see Russia

Posted on October 7, 2008 by onesanevoice

Husband and I are on vacation at the moment, and since we try and visit a different section of the country or the world whenever we can, this time we decided to hit the Pacific Northwest.  It’s an area that’s … Continue reading →

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Under Budget and Out of This World

Posted on October 3, 2008 by onesanevoice

Husband and I make regular pilgrimages down to south Florida to look in on his aging parents, a situation I wrote about before in Snippets.  Visiting my elderly in-laws is not just about familial affection and supporting my spouse; it’s also … Continue reading →

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You want a bag for that?

Posted on September 29, 2008 by onesanevoice

Over the weekend, I ran out to the supermarket to stock up on assorted necessities like Vitamin Water and Oreos.  Husband and I have reached the stage in life where we take various medications and supplements we never imagined we’d … Continue reading →

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The Parking Gene

Posted on September 25, 2008 by onesanevoice

Growing up in Brooklyn and then the New York suburbs, my father always impressed upon my brother and me that there were certain things you needed to learn when you were young that would stand you in good stead for the … Continue reading →

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It’s All Good

Posted on September 21, 2008 by onesanevoice

This past Friday I was off school so I went to visit my uncle at his nursing home.  I am the only one who goes to see him since he has no children and his former wife lives too far … Continue reading →

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Bring Back the Bots

Posted on September 17, 2008 by onesanevoice

The good people who act as my blog host are always hunting for new ways to improve the features offered to their customers.  You may think that posting entries is all a blogger does but you would be mistaken.  A portion of … Continue reading →

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Innocence Lost

Posted on September 13, 2008 by onesanevoice

There is not a single time I approach the New York City skyline from across the water that I don’t scan the horizon for the Twin Towers.  I know they’re gone.  In aesthetic appeal, I never preferred them over the … Continue reading →

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Water Water Everywhere

Posted on September 9, 2008 by onesanevoice

This past weekend the East Coast revved up for Hurricane Hanna, and for days we listened to reports about New Orleans being evacuated with a don’t-even-think-you’re-staying-here directive.  On Saturday we had heavy rains and then some wild nighttime wind, but … Continue reading →

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Spatial Relations

Posted on September 5, 2008 by onesanevoice

In The City that never sleeps and the Girl who watches it, I wrote about Daughter’s studio apartment downtown and the giant building being constructed in her face.  That was a year ago.  Now the massive structure has been completed and … Continue reading →

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Collateral Damage Control

Posted on September 1, 2008 by onesanevoice

Elections in our country are notable for having the air of a circus about them, what with ad campaigns aimed at slurring an opponent‘s character or experience and other amateur tactics of persuasion.  This year’s presidential election, however, has ratcheted up … Continue reading →

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