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.
All in Other
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.
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.
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…
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
From Sad Santa to Bad Santa
How times have changed.
At Least I Didn’t Name Anyone Alfred
The mistake I would not make with my children
Birthday Surprises Over the Years
But the real surprise is who continues to give them
A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to a Funeral
I felt fine when I left the house that morning
A Date and a Day in History
I knew her flight and arrival time, but for some reason all the Arrival/Departure screens were not working.
Maybe baby?
It is not really a pocketful of sunshine. I never pictured becoming a mother to involve so much poking and prodding…um…well, I mean medically. - Guest Blogger KLC
It’s Nice to be Nice to the Nice
Being nice gets you karma points and a table by the beach
