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Laughter is the Best Medicine
While some things are no laughing matter, others are a barrel of laughs. Some even say that at the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities. I would have to … more
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Gems from The Huz
It’s come to my attention that gems, diamonds perhaps, of precious conversation between myself and The Huz (my husband) might be worth sharing. The Huz is a singer. You may know him. His name … more
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The Midnight Knitter
It started when I spotted some skeins of mossy-colored yarn for sale at Wool Worth in Callicoon. “Hmmm, I think I’ll try knitting,” I said to myself. “Or I’ll just buy … more
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Too flamboyant in four acts
Act One: The Feather Boa Scene: Art opening somewhere in Sullivan County   “Your column is too flamboyant,” said a woman in impossibly pink lipstick.   … more
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Meet the columnist, and artist
When Carrie Bradshaw (the fictitious character from the television show, Sex and the City), walks around New York City, people treat her like a celebrity.   They call her name, wave and … more
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To catch a phish
You might have a heart-dropping moment, as did I, when I saw an alarming message in my Facebook/Meta (yeah, I’m confused, too) notifications for Callicoon Walking Tours.   Said notice … more
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The Sweater
My eyes swept across the cafeteria. All the fourth-grade kids blurred into one. Boys into girls and girls into boys. I had no friends, but I did have the power of a brand new Kelly green sweater with … more
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Lucky Lefty
“Awww, look at you,” said the technician gazing at my scan at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, “You’re Lucky Lefty. You have lots of blood in your left … more
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The Mayor, the Neighbor, the Huz and the Lottery Ticket
We all lived on 85th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. Myself and ‘the mayor’ for years in separate apartments on the ground floor of the same brownstone. ‘The … more
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Like a Boogeyman
Notes from the frontlines of cancer, and quotes from my friends in the battle with female cancers. All quotes are true. Names have been changed for privacy.   Sally: “I’m one … more
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Mightier than the sword
   Finally, after visiting with her since February, my oncologist turns to me and says, “I see you’re a writer.” Did I write ‘writer’ as my job description on … more
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Finding Zen
Zen is a cat. No, a kitten. A five month-old naughty (but adorable) kitten, who doesn’t know the meaning of his namesake. By definition, “finding Zen simply means slowing down and … more
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When we were twenty
In response to recent events, I asked others what they were doing when they were twenty years-old.   Here’s my story: At twenty, I had just been promoted from shipping clerk to a … more
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The mystery of the missing UPS box
A friend called, “Everyone’s grousing about the UPS box that went missing from Main Street Callicoon!” he shouts before adding, “And I think you should find out what … more
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Writing Elvis: An interview with Andre Turan
R: I understand you wrote to Elvis.   A: Yes R: How old were you? A: I’m gonna say I was nine or ten years-old. R: And how did you find his address? A: I … more
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Time Blindness
I was going to do a piece on July 4th and how fireworks, thrilling as they may be, also disturb nesting birds, domestic pets and many young children, including myself when I was a wee one. And then I … more
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Word Salad
While balancing a large garden salad on my lap, an even larger word salad was tossed from my laptop in a single breath. And it went like this:   “I am a trans-masculine fem, … more
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Down and out in Honesdale
The day started with more than a half hour’s drive to Honesdale, and a plan to get something framed, pick up an order at the bike shop, mail a package, buy a spool of thread, repair a garden … more
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A Chat with Artificial Intelligence
1. Are you trying to take over the world? No, I am not trying to take over the world. As an AI language model…I don’t have intentions, desires, or consciousness…The goal of … more
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The Bicycle Ballyhoo
The Bicycle Ballyhoo began in ‘75 in an elevator at The Hotel Bretton Hall on 86th and Broadway, when Didier Bacri turned to me and said, “You should get a bicycle.” And I did. … more
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1960 Memorial Day
In 1960, when I was four, the word ‘memorial’ had no meaning. Put it with ‘day’ and it meant, parade. Memorial Day Parade. What was it for? A clue may have been found in … more
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The Janes
Sometimes you don’t get along with a health practitioner and you have to change to a different one. Such was the case last week when I went for my tri-weekly exam and immunotherapy infusion. … more
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Best Day
It’s rare to have a best day these days, especially if you are me. But I had one this past Saturday, at JURNI’s Mother’s Day Health and Wellness fair. JURNI, located in Cocheton, NY … more
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Believe
I’m trying not to use the word “believe” anymore as in “I believe…” What does it matter what I believe? What I believe is not important, and may or may not be the … more
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An interview with Pucky
We all know her…or shall I say knew her? She was a beauty. Even in her old age. Stoic throughout the years. A trouper with immense tenacity holding up to life’s hardships. We all … more
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