Years ago, I worked with a gentleman who had a root canal; I still have distinct memories of his assuring the world that he would never, ever, under any circumstances, have another one in his lifetime. Perhaps he’d ignored his dental care for too long, or maybe his dentist was not that patient-oriented,... read more

You know, growing up we never called it “Thanksgiving Eve”, but the term appears to be becoming more prevalent these days. Do you have any special recollections of past Thanksgiving Eves? Unfortunately, for women, it’s usually a day of cleaning, cooking, baking, last minute shopping, and dining... read more

Norman Mailer lived for a long time on the other side of Brooklyn before dying on November 10. I never met him but his death attracted a lot of ink, part of the package of what a famous writer entails. On my side of Brooklyn, the South side, near the Atlantic, people in my life are dying and all they... read more

Many people think that ice skating feels like flying; to them it is an exhilarating and thrilling experience! Those who try ice skating often find that it provides both entertainment and exercise during a dreary season. So, what should be done to help beginning ice skaters? If someone has decided... read more

State politics In New York appear to have deteriorated to the point that Albany Republicans are hoping to prove that there are lies on the official record in testimony already given by aides to the Democratic Governor, one Eliot Spitzer, who has prided himself on being called the Sheriff of Wall Street. ... read more

Well, I haven’t written about my cats for some time now, but it’s a case of “no news is good news.” Today I must share with you the frustration of furry children who decide to play in the middle of the night. Normally, our household is calm from about 11 PM-when Ruby finishes her job of carrying... read more

Well, if you’re in the Northeast today, you know what I mean. No matter how old I get, I always smile when I see that first snowfall. Mind you, by April I’m ready to smash it into the ground so I can’t see it, but it is exciting in November. Perhaps it’s because we haven’t seen the white... read more

As if we don’t have enough parameters that separate and divide us, there is the difference between those who carefully follow recipes and those who just throw an unspecified amount of any old thing into a pot…guess into which category I fall? The other night, we had a guest over and my husband asked... read more

The other night, I was talking to a friend (you know who you are!) about her upcoming blind date with a gentleman she met through an online personal ad. It got me to thinking about the possibilities that exist today in romance. Half a lifetime ago, I joined a dating club where a person needed to write... read more

What any ordinary investor buying stock really cares about is whether he is going to make money.  Losing is not what it’s really all about. So looking at philosophical approaches to playing the market can reveal a wealth of ideas into what it takes, although when politics comes in you are talking... read more