During one of our heat waves, Arlene phoned and asked if I'd water her flowers and look in on Tucker (her cat). I said I would. It was a lockdown, any reason to leave the house was welcome.
I Have Arrived
So, there I was, living in New York City, working in the financial district, having gotten a trainee position at an international insurance company and thinking “Wow, kid, you done good”.
Not Every Beach Story is Fun Under the Sun
Normally, my stories about family vacations down in Belmar, New Jersey are lighthearted and usually involve a lot of drinking stories (on my part) or reliving memories.
This isn’t one of those stories.
At This Age You’d Think I’d Know How to Chew My Food, Part II
As we ate our meal, Arlene talked, not really paying attention, I felt a now familiar shock. My food was stuck in my throat.
Proving Ground by Alicia V.
Living in the Adirondack Mountains in New York state can be beautiful, but it is not without its perils. For the uniformed it can be downright dangerous.
In a Lockdown, You Make Adjustments
Even though I don’t like it, this stay-at-home order is nothing new to me. Liquor stores and food pick-ups has been my routine.
Wiseguy
A new post by guest blogger Alicia V. - “I’m a wise-cracker, wiseacre, wisenheimer- whatever term you like.”
Quarantine
New guest blogger, welcome Michelle Kay “Michelle is a librarian, a yogi, and a contra dancer. She enjoys various creative pursuits and the sound her wedding crystal makes when dashed against a brick wall.”
Leaning In...
Note - this is not a blog about skiing…
The Pet Whisperer
Guest blogger Alicia V. reveals the secret to keeping your pets happy - just answer all the questions they ask you…
Will Work For Scotch
Bring in the dog and put out the cat
Valentine’s Day Does Not Have to be a Giant Cosmic Bitch-slap
Not just another Valentine’s Day story…
What Can I Say About Losing My Job - Apparently, A Lot
A farewell letter the first time i lost my job…
Be Selfish for the New Year: Part Two
I was right by the Dunkin’ Donuts kiosk, so moved over to order.
Be Selfish for the New Year
It’s my resolution and I’m standing by it
Hit a Bit of a Shag….
Nurse Sunshine. She provided me with my new pill and shot schedule BUT Tressel would like to re-do the uterine test in a month because my uterus is “shaggy”.
From Sad Santa to Bad Santa
How times have changed.
A Visit to My Parents That Was a Long Time Coming
It’s not like they were going anywhere