Monthly Archives: August 2009

World of Tomorrow

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Neil

I would love to travel back in time to the World of Tomorrow exhibit at the 1939-1940 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadow Park. During this famous fair, the most popular exhibit was the Futurama at the General Motors pavilion. Futurama … Continue reading →

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Email from Roselyn in a Hong Kong Hospital

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Neil

(An actual email I received today.  I’m sure you have received the same types of email.  Even though I know they are horribly manipulative, I always read them for the crazy stories.) Dearest Love One, I am Mrs Roselyn Kopaya, … Continue reading →

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The Wealthiest Man in Town

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Neil

(Mayer Kirshenblatt’s “Purim Play: The Krakow Wedding”) (translated from the Yiddish by Neil Kramer — ok, not really) The wealthiest man in town went to the village Rabbi and said, “All my life, I worked hard. I have become rich … Continue reading →

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Wood-Grained Turntable

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Neil

I was reading your writing, listening to the pain in your voices, and then, finally, I heard mine. It was faint at first, but as I moved closer, exploring my own sensation, the impact of my unsteady step caused a … Continue reading →

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Finding My Tribe

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Neil
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Leaving The House

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Neil

F You, Blogosphere! F You Twitter! F You BlogHer! F You Blogging Badges! F You, Those with One Reader. F You, Those Making Millions From Blogging! F You, Facebook! F You Maggie Dammit! (That’s right, Even You, You All-Around-Good-Person And … Continue reading →

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Ozymandias and PB&J

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Neil

I’m not a particular religious or spiritual person, but I do notice connections between events, people, and ideas that lead me to believe that there is some unifying force, sort of a Six Degrees of Life.   I usually have no … Continue reading →

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Badge of Honor

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Neil

I respect the ideas behind this new idea titled Blogging with Integrity.  I’m fans of the four women behind the concept, and met two of them at BlogHer, so I a bit nervous to talk about it, but as most … Continue reading →

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Change of Fantasy

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Neil

Hi, dear reader.  Today, I’d like to report a change in my typical male fantasy. You know, the one I have when I’m  sitting in McDonald’s or the supermarket or the subway and think about sex.  I have no idea … Continue reading →

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Silent Night

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Neil

When readers — even Sophia — write comments, saying they liked a post, it puts me in the difficult position of deciding what to do next.  I am familiar with the old Yiddish saying –  a man should never try … Continue reading →

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