Monthly Archives: March 2011

Blog Held Hostage: Second Update

On March 17th, I wrote down five simple goals.  Goal #1 was this:  “set up a date for when I am traveling to Los Angeles, and moving my stuff from Sophia’s place.” ++++ “I need a ten minute break from … Continue reading

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The Evolution of Friendship on Social Media

Dick:  Hey, Jane, what’s up?  I had a tuna sandwich for lunch.  What did you have? Jane:  I had a yogurt. ++++ Dick:  Hey, Jane, what’s up?  Did you see what Tom is doing?  All he does is put up … Continue reading

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It’s Called a Prune

One of the changes in my life is to start to think big. For example, earlier this week was the Jewish holiday of Purim. While other Jews simply dressed as Queen Esther and ate prune hamentashen for the holiday, I … Continue reading

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Have you Heard about Hugo and Kim?!

My track record of getting into useless internet arguments this week exploded today when I was confronted with this sad link from the New York Times, via Kyran‘s Facebook page, which stated that people have stopped using the telephone. In … Continue reading

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The Titanic Birthday Card

The downward spiral started in the “Peter Pan” bus returning home from the Berkshires in the beginning of March.  It was snowing outside, flakes five times bigger than I had ever seen before.  I had just said good-bye to Jenn … Continue reading

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Blog Held Hostage: First Update

I’m allowed to change my mind.  Rather than stop writing on my blog, as I mentioned on my last post, I can USE my writing space as a public record of how I am dealing with these five seemingly simple, … Continue reading

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The Not Impossible Dreams

I’m not blogging again until – 1)  I have set up a date for when I am traveling to Los Angeles, and moving my stuff from Sophia’s place. 2)  Decided in which city I’m going to live. 3)  Sat across … Continue reading

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Finding Nirvana

Editor’s Note: Dear Reader, I know there is no need for me to ask your permission or apologize for what I do on my own blog, but I am who I am, so sue me. I have NO IDEA what … Continue reading

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Tuesday Writing Challenge

Today’s Challenge: Write a post that is honest and authentic, but at the same time appeals to every single sector of your completely incompatible readership – 1) socially minded, highly educated, overly neurotic mothers whom you can safely flirt with … Continue reading

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Operation

A medical degree is not essential.  Just a steady hand and nerves stronger than a mighty oak tree.  Mentally fit as as a steel plank.  But gentle as a whispering dandelion. Hello, my name is Neil, and these are my … Continue reading

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