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The List, Redux

Exactly seven years ago, following an incident involving my husband and the whereabouts of fresh garbage bags in our kitchen, it occurred to me that if I should elope with a handsome construction guy, or suddenly disappear for any reason, my sweetie might be ill-equipped to deal with the ordinary requirements of daily living. So,

By |2024-04-01T13:44:40+00:00April 1st, 2024|Categories: Death, Marriage, Spouse|3 Comments

What’s in a Word?

Would cheugy by any other name be as drip? Now that I’ve completely confused my Spell Check as well as anyone reading this, let me remind you that it’s once again time for my ESL quiz.  That is, English as a Second Language as spoken by our high school and college-age grandkids. Spring break is

By |2024-03-15T14:14:53+00:00March 15th, 2024|Categories: Language|0 Comments

Notorious SBA

     Every February there is someone I like to honor, an important woman whose birthday should not be overlooked.  So, without apology, I repost this tribute. Raise your hand if you know that today is the birthday of Susan B. Anthony.  As I thought.  Only one hand raised, and its mine.  Or maybe there

By |2024-02-15T15:59:08+00:00February 15th, 2024|Categories: Women's History|4 Comments

Anthropo…. What?

     Anthropomorphism, that’s what. You may not know the word, but I’ll bet you a month’s worth of Starbuck’s Chocolate Cream Cold Brew that you know what it is.  We all grew up with it.  Kids still do.  Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Bugs Bunny, Mr. Ed, talking teapots, minions, and the like. Anthropomorphism, a multi-syllabic

By |2024-02-01T14:37:54+00:00February 1st, 2024|Categories: Pets|10 Comments

A Not-So-Joyful Noise

Would you consider eating out on a New York City subway platform during rush hour a pleasant dining experience? I hear you all scoffing at the idea as you imagine the din of two express trains simultaneously roaring into the station.  Then why oh why do we frequent restaurants where the noise level exceeds a

By |2024-01-16T15:04:33+00:00January 16th, 2024|Categories: Dining|9 Comments
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