Category Archives: Random Thoughts and Adventures

Days of Whine and Coffee

Posted on November 28, 2008 by onesanevoice

Back in 2006, when I was researching ways to begin writing this blog, I came across several sites I still visit to this day.  One of them is called STARBUCKSGOSSIP.COM, and it’s a website hosted by a former barista who posts … Continue reading →

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Take the money and ride

Posted on November 12, 2008 by onesanevoice

I can’t say I have a soft spot for the Discovery Channel, only because Husband always has either that or History on when I join him in the evening for some quality couple time in front of the TV.  As … Continue reading →

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Run for your life

Posted on November 11, 2008 by onesanevoice

It’s something of a guilty pleasure to read the post-election newspaper and wedge myself into the crowd of spectators watching the victorious Obamas soak up their new status as First Family.  As a parent, I understand the President-elect’s current regret … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Get Fooled Again

Posted on November 4, 2008 by onesanevoice

On the front page of the newspaper today was a close-up of the young husband in our county who just confessed to killing his wife.  Two days ago the front page sported a similar photo with the headline, “Husband of … Continue reading →

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Within, Without

Posted on October 27, 2008 by onesanevoice

On TV a couple of weeks ago, I saw an ad for a free $5 coupon if you went online to the Olay skincare site.  So right there were two things I could love:  coupons and Olay.  I’ve been using … 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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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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Snippets

Posted on July 19, 2008 by onesanevoice

Occasionally I tear items from newspapers that amuse or astound me with the intention of using them in a blog entry but I rarely do.  Months ago I cut out a small piece in my daily paper describing a major … 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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