Tag Archives: New York
Row’n time
Karen, By no means am I an expert at the row machine. In fact, once while I was working out at my gym on the upper west side (westside!) an orientation tour came in to talk about the different machines. … Continue reading
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begging, or something like it
I was riding the L home and a guy got on the train. He began making an announcement to the packed car as soon as the doors closed. “Good evening ladies and gentlemen.” You know any speech that starts like … Continue reading
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NY sleeps alone tonight
I’ve been thinking about New York lately. Wondering if she misses me and feels a bit replaced. Chicago is a great city. A fabulous city. But it is not New York. I miss the corner grocers with endless fruit and … Continue reading
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“She once told Ives, while they walked along the boardwalk of Coney Island, that, in her opinion the troubles in life were started by people who never looked into their own souls. He walked along holding her hand and nodding. … Continue reading
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Top Five Concerts of All Time, no. 5
I lived in New York. Ben Folds was coming to Brooklyn. None of my friends wanted to shell out the money for the ticket, but I would not let solitude keep me from seeing the Ben-Rufus show. I went by … Continue reading
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your call
I was busy watching the lone episode of American Idol I have ever seen in an attempt to be social and make the most of my visit. It was not until I excused myself and lay upon the lonely bottom … Continue reading
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the Half-Blood Prince
I had been waiting for a transfer at the 59th Street Circle for what seemed like hours. Check watch. Another five minutes has gone by. Check tunnel. Still no train. There was something about this particular stop in the middle … Continue reading
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I love you, Love New York
I try not to watch TV much, but after my long run this morning I convinced myself that some non-book veg time might be of benefit. I made my eggs and turned on the television to find it tuned into … Continue reading
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move’n on up, to the (west)side
Sandy and I decided to put a security deposit on a place we looked at. We’d been excited about it after the showing, but tried to play it cool. “We’ll think about it and pray about it. If it’s supposed … Continue reading
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