Category: Assorted
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A dim conversation
We have nothing but time As I sit in the airport Of the greatest city in the world And you – I thought you sympathetic But you are laughing at me And telling me to write of things I know nothing about Are we talking about energy or rhythm? Instead you send a friend Who…
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Overheard on street
At JFK Airport, New York City Heard by Jeff New York City resident, in response to being told bars close at 2 a.m. in Charlotte: “It’s because people don’t want to be around drunk rednecks.”
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Being an aunt
I arrived in NYC on Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon, my sister-in-law, Jenn, gave birth to their second daughter, Sadie Claire. As much as I have loved spending the week in my favorite visiting spot, something is missing. I need to see my nieces! (and my dogs, for the record.) Years ago I decided I didn’t…
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Walking in a New Yorker’s shoes
I looked out the window Tuesday morning – on my second full day in NYC this trip – and it was raining. Ewwww, I thought. Who wants to do sightseeing in this weather? But I didn’t want to miss out on seeing anything. So, after an extra long session in the (indoor) workout room in…
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September 11, 2008
It was a quiet city, at least in the area of Ground Zero. People were silent as they walked around. I didn’t see anyone crying, but I did see T-shirts and signs … some claiming cover-ups about the attacks, others asking for remembrance, with flags and patriotism and claims to “Never Forget.” There were pictures…
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September 11, 2001
On that day 7 years ago, I was still a rookie copy editor and page designer at the newspaper. Fresh from college, I had been working there just 9 months, and this day would be the first day I would see what an impact working for the media can have – not just on the…
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The meaning of life, discussed over coffee at 11 a.m.
We share a pot and ponder 29. Then go to the college bar to prove we’re still young shots all around, ignore the protests, “I just can’t drink like this anymore.” I push too hard, pull myself back flirt with the boy I swear I knew before Give me a pen and I will check…
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Bad karma coming my way
One thing you need to know about me: I am terrified of bugs. Really, really scared of them. That said, I was walking down 17th Street in NYC yesterday when I saw the biggest bug I think I’ve ever seen. In my life. The bad part? It was on the back of a woman’s shirt.…
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NYC subway, a cappuchino, and my iPhone
I got my iPhone 3G in July. Since then, I have had no stress. None. I am serious. Since I work for myself, I am always working. (I’m not complaining one bit – I can also take a nap in the middle of the day if I choose!). This means if I am away from my…
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Overheard on street
At Coffee Shop Bar, Union Square West, New York City Two girls are discussing a guy that Girl A is dating. Girl A is upset because Guy has not been contacting her as frequently as she thinks he should. So last week, she tells Girl B, he sent her a text message. “A text message! So I called…