There are some words in the English language which have so many meanings that they are impossible to accurately interpret without context. "Mass" is one of those words. I suppose my first definition of mass would have been religiously based, mass as a noun, as a destination on Sunday mornings and holidays like Christmas Eve. … Continue reading The meaning of Mass
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Ode to my (p)leather jacket
Five years ago I bought a super cool motorcycle style jacket. It was beautifully broken in with a patina that mimicked years of wear and I found that it went with everything from jeans and boots to velvet and heels. It was probably the best article of clothing I ever bought at Marshall's and it … Continue reading Ode to my (p)leather jacket
Finally – James Bond gets a woman!
Saturday afternoon, much to their father's chagrin,* the boys and I attended a matinée showing of the newest James Bond movie, Spectre. We're big Bond fans in my family, owning the entire collection of films and always willing to debate the merits of the various actors who have taken a turn in the starring role. … Continue reading Finally – James Bond gets a woman!
I didn’t know
The first time I remember wanting to be a runner I was about 12 or 13. It seemed like such a cool thing to do - put your sneakers on and a pair of nylon, fluorescent colored shorts (it was the 80s) and just GO. I was infatuated with the idea, but, as I've come … Continue reading I didn’t know
Mother Mary comes to me
Stress is a weird thing, don't you think? I mean the way it presents itself can be so insidious. During my waking hours, I think I deal with it pretty well - the meltdown the other evening after arriving home after an hour in the dentist's chair only to find the trash cans still at … Continue reading Mother Mary comes to me
A few random questions for your consideration
What do you think is more likely to change - a person or a situation? Do people get run over every day on Troy's Hoosick Street? Why aren't there more pedestrian crosswalks? Why don't people use the ones which are there? Is it uncommon to alternate between feeling feel ultra calm and on the verge … Continue reading A few random questions for your consideration
Lucky! In the right place at the right time walking on broken glass.
A couple of months ago when I was in NYC with the girls, I received a text message with a photo attached. While it was hot and humid in the city, Albany was getting pummeled by a storm complete with wind and intense rain. The picture perfectly captured the severity of the storm including the … Continue reading Lucky! In the right place at the right time walking on broken glass.