Author Archives: onesanevoice

Choo Choo

Posted on August 28, 2008 by onesanevoice

In our local newspaper many months ago, there was a big story about the remodeling of our town’s train station.  We live within walking distance of the train that connects our suburb with the city that gave birth to it … Continue reading →

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And on your right is Grand Central Station

Posted on August 24, 2008 by onesanevoice

The city is packed to its limits with tourists this summer, thanks no doubt to the dollar’s international value being equal to fish wrapping.  I see the look on the tourists’ faces as they swarm the designer boutiques and pricey … Continue reading →

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Weddingstroika

Posted on August 20, 2008 by onesanevoice

Husband and I attended a Russian Jewish wedding in Brooklyn over the weekend and it was more like being at a show than a catered affair.  The entertainment was in Russian, most of the guests were Russian, and of course, … Continue reading →

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Intake Info

Posted on August 16, 2008 by onesanevoice

In Back to Hell I told you about Daughter’s decision to see a Naturopathic doctor to get a fresh insight on her recurring mononucleosis.  The doctor sent a ten-page personal and family history for Daughter to fill out, and she asked me … Continue reading →

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Back to Hell

Posted on August 12, 2008 by onesanevoice

I mentioned in Walking the Walk that Daughter was out of work with mononucleosis but she was beginning to rally.  She went through this before in high school in her first bout with mono that lasted for months and now here it … Continue reading →

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Lessons on Jumping

Posted on August 8, 2008 by onesanevoice

When I meet new people and listen to their stories, I am most captivated by clues of courage.  I don’t think the average person sees their own self as courageous, but maybe they don’t know where to look.  As an … Continue reading →

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Walking the Walk

Posted on August 4, 2008 by onesanevoice

My father was a born salesman.  My earliest memories of him include tagging along on his route as a proof passer for a photography studio.  He loved talking to people and they in turn loved talking to him.  For my … Continue reading →

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Speak softly and carry a big rake

Posted on July 31, 2008 by onesanevoice

My school is back in session and I keep getting asked if it’s awful to go to class in the summer and I really don’t have a problem with it.  I mean it’s not like I’d be at Great Adventure … Continue reading →

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Exactly the Same and a Half

Posted on July 27, 2008 by onesanevoice

When Daughter and I were clearing out her old bedroom to convert it into my new office, she became a disposing agent for all the memorabilia stored there.  I have a hands-off policy regarding other people’s collectibles and Husband says that’s … Continue reading →

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You talkin’ to me?

Posted on July 23, 2008 by onesanevoice

I was on line today at 7-Eleven buying a milk chocolate peanut Slimfast bar (I’m not dieting but I like the taste and it makes me feel virtuous) when the woman behind me shouted, “Oh my God!  Put it down!”  … Continue reading →

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