Tag Archives: New York City

Squirrel Dumplings

If a population can be judged by what it watches on TV, the American public presents a scary sight. First Lady Michelle Obama has made it her mission to persuade Americans that if they are what they eat, they’re a … Continue reading

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To Phoebe, With Love

J.D. Salinger died this week.  Friday’s paper said it happened on Wednesday, but he was such a massive recluse it figures he wouldn’t tell anyone for two days.  I imagine he was a difficult guy, maybe depressive or even borderline … Continue reading

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Remembering The Gates

Thanksgiving was the holiday my parents traditionally hosted when they were alive, so this time of year always sends me to a reflective place.  In my folks’ later years, when my mom’s health was bad and my dad was working … Continue reading

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City Serenade

I met Husband on the Upper East Side last night to have dinner with one of his former work colleagues and the colleague’s fiancé.  Is the female fiancé or fiancée?  I could look it up but it’s easier to ask … Continue reading

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Take the money and ride

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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And on your right is Grand Central Station

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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To the Wall

We had some notable family events occur during the month of March and they all coincided in the last two weeks which made things exciting.  Son turned 24 and we ate Spanish food to celebrate and Daughter had her photos displayed at a cafe … Continue reading

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