PinnedOptical Illusion, The Thirtieth Week in the Second Year of the New AbnormalI was out for an early walk to beat the heat. Ahead of me I could see a large pile of dog excrement, and my mind went on a rampage. I got…Jul 29, 20233Jul 29, 20233
PinnedWindow Dressing, Week Forty-Six in the New AbnormalI have always found great pleasure in walking the city streets. Throughout my 43 years in New York City, I’ve seen a lot. And, yet, I…Nov 13, 20222Nov 13, 20222
PinnedBears of Central Park, Week Thirty-Two in the New AbnormalI entered Central Park at 79th Street. The small, seated area was cordoned off so that Central Park Conservancy workers could clean the…Aug 6, 2022Aug 6, 2022
Holiday Season, Week Forty-Eight in the No Longer New AbnormalMixed emotions can easily create a holiday weekend potpourri between the pressures of Thanksgiving and the demands of Black Friday. Though…2d ago2d ago
MCNY, Week Forty-Seven in the NO Longer New AbnormalThe Museum of the City of New York on 103rd and Fifth Avenue is an unsung museum. I love making this destination walk. Even when I’ve seen…Nov 24Nov 24
Best Non-Fiction, Week Forty-Six in the No Longer New AbnormalI was reading through my emails when I received a thoughtful text from a very kind person who sent me a picture of my book on the table of…Nov 17Nov 17
Quotes for this Moment, Week Forty-Five in the No Longer New AbnormalRather than add to the disquieting mix of this past week’s conversation, I am going to share two quotes that may be helpful now and going…Nov 10Nov 10
Change is Inevitable, Week Forty-Four in the No Longer New AbnormalIf change is the only constant in life, why do we have such a hard time with it? When two old friends died this past week I was grateful to…Nov 31Nov 31
It takes a lot of work to find ease, Week Forty-Three in the No Longer New AbnormalIn the USA we have a national and local election coming up and the stress related to that is palpable in most communities. There is…Oct 26Oct 26
Unloading, Week Forty-Two in the No Longer New AbnormalI have too much stuff. I just spent hours going through drawers and closets to clean out what I don’t want anymore and what I don’t need…Oct 20Oct 20