Thoughts, experiences and adventures from a resident of DelSo aka Delaware Avenue South in Albany, N.Y.
For most of my life, Labor Day has separated summer freedom and 10 months of being at school. As the days began to dawn later, often with more crispness, and end earlier, the inevitable approach of the schedule to which I must abide grew louder and louder until it was impossible to ignore. School was … Continue reading Thoughts on Labor Day from a retired teacher
It stands to reason that someone I first met on an unforgettable day, (9/11/2001), should pass, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s, on a date as distinctive as 6/16/26. We met in the library. It was my first week working in a district where I would eventually spend three years as the high school librarian. … Continue reading 6/16/26
It’s been about 6 weeks since I retired and it feels like I’m finding my flow. Daytime yoga classes and evenings at the restaurant have become my new normal and I’m truly enjoying both. I’m even growing comfortable with walking Jeter in the late morning without feeling as if I’m doing something illicit and I … Continue reading Working (at) retirement
Here we are - the eve of my last day as a full time school librarian. It has been a week worthy of celebrating and I’m happily anticipating the day and the social mixer which will follow it. This excitement doesn’t mean that I won’t miss many aspects of my career. The connections with people, … Continue reading And so…
It’s our perspective on humanity and the fundamental rights all people deserve. It’s our belief that people, regardless of their skin color, gender identity, religious beliefs or sexuality are essentially the same - and equal. It’s our knowledge of history and the frightening parallels to the worst holocaust ever experienced that we see in this … Continue reading It’s not just our politics that differ…
My previous post about the zipper that ate the panties, dubbed by SJ as “jumpsuit jail,” garnered some really enthusiastic comments on Friday and I really do appreciate reader friends reaching out to share their enjoyment of something I wrote. I think we could all use a laugh, particularly these days, and I was happy … Continue reading A funny thing
In the last few years, I’ve embraced jumpsuits, rompers and one-piece coveralls in a similar fashion (ha!) to my baby bearing days when I practically lived in overalls. Going to the bathroom might require a couple of minutes lead time, but there’s no faster outfit to don than a single article such as this uber … Continue reading A brief situation to (over)share
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