Author Archives: onesanevoice

Unplugged

Posted on June 9, 2008 by onesanevoice

One of the most recognizable figures on television these days is the smarmy but attractive young man shilling for Optimum Online.  You’ve certainly seen him.  He’s the one who slouches across your screen in his black jeans and jacket over … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Killer Briefs

Posted on June 5, 2008 by onesanevoice

Each time I talk with one of my longtime friends, I reflect on the subtle ways they each influenced the kind of mother I became.  When we moved to the Brooklyn house where my kids spent their early years, I mentioned … Continue reading →

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As Seen on TV

Posted on June 1, 2008 by onesanevoice

In olden days when news traveled by word of mouth or postal service, there was always the chance an account might be inaccurate or exaggerated depending upon the source of the information.  Paul Revere might be deemed believable considering the … Continue reading →

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Wordship

Posted on May 28, 2008 by onesanevoice

My respect for language began as a child when my father would sit at the edge of my bed and read from an anthology of famous poets.  If I closed my eyes, I could see the charge of the light … Continue reading →

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Angels Wear Prada, Too

Posted on May 24, 2008 by onesanevoice

I am scentsorially challenged and yes, I know I made that word up.  Anyone who has an allergy to fragrances is welcome to borrow it and everyone else can consider themselves lucky they don’t have to.  There are very few … Continue reading →

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At the sound of the beep

Posted on May 20, 2008 by onesanevoice

Several of my blog entries reference phone conversations I’ve had with my kids such as in the recent Initially Yours.  I don’t know where I stand in the national average as far as the frequency of phone calls to my children … Continue reading →

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Initially Yours

Posted on May 16, 2008 by onesanevoice

When we all got together on Mother’s Day this past Sunday, I looked to see if Son was using the engraved key ring we gave him in March.  It had been his 24th birthday and also the first year in his new job and … Continue reading →

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Reality Checks

Posted on May 12, 2008 by onesanevoice

I don’t know where you live, but here in the suburb of New York City that we call home, there are hundreds of gorgeous white blossom trees that come into bloom this time of year and cause as much misery … Continue reading →

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People Who Need People

Posted on May 8, 2008 by onesanevoice

Human interaction is a complex phenomenon made even more interesting by the setting in which it takes place.  In my last entry I told about starting a student council at the school I attend.  My co-founder and I went room-to-room first period … Continue reading →

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Time, time, time is on my side, yes it is

Posted on May 4, 2008 by onesanevoice

For the six weeks that I had limited use of my damaged arm, I needed to do something more inventive during the day than scroll eBay auctions and watch Crossing Jordan.  In the end, let me say this about that:  winning sounds … Continue reading →

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