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Vartan’s Passing

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Neil

I only took a carry-on with me to LAX yesterday because going to BlogHer was a last minute decision.  The health of my father-in-law, Vartan, was still shaky.  He had just started with hospice.   I got my boarding pass from … Continue reading →

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Flying Non-Stop

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Neil

Vartan, my father-in-law, was taken to the hospital last week. The Cedars-Sinai Hospital emergency room was too busy at the time, so he was taken to a nearby hospital which is nowhere near the caliber of Cedars Sinai. Sophia was … Continue reading →

Posted in Life with Sophia, Los Angeles | Tagged , , , | 30 Comments

It’s the Real Thing

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Neil

Tuesday Night 9PM – Sophia’s stepfather, Vartan, is not doing well. He is at a rehab center near Cedars Sinai in Beverly Hills. Sophia and her mother have been at his side constantly for weeks and they are exhausted, so … Continue reading →

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Keeps On Ticking

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Neil

This weekend was Father’s Day and my father’s birthday. My father passed away a few years ago, during my first year of blogging. I started to write a sentimental post about my father tonight, but then I stopped. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Life with My Parents | Tagged | 18 Comments

Guest Poster Slams Mommyblogger

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Neil

Did you know that there are so-called “hate blogs” out there, that attack other bloggers, not only for their writing, but for the content and choices of their lives?  While some view this type of blog as horrendous and just … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging and the Internet | Tagged | 24 Comments

Corazon

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Neil

Another lazy night. I was on the phone for two hours today about a project I am working on. I hope it doesn’t fall through. I didn’t feel like cooking. I’m in the Dominican Diner down the block, writing this … Continue reading →

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Peace Offering to the Lovers of The Olive Garden

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Neil

If you’ve been blogging for a period of time, you are bound to write a post that rubs people the wrong way.  You will receive angry emails or insulting comments.  I’ve seen bloggers quit because of all the conflict.   I’ve been … Continue reading →

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The Wizard of Therapy

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Neil

Neil: So, it’s therapy session #3. Have you seen any changes in me yet? Therapist: Absolutely. I think we can wrap things up today. Neil: We can? You mean after three sessions, I’m cured of all of my neuroses? Therapist: … Continue reading →

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Talking Health Care with Psychotoddler

Posted on May 21, 2007 by Neil

  A few weeks ago, Not So Confidential answered some of my questions about gun control. I enjoyed the format.   I doubt that he changed the minds of most of my wimpy liberal Bush-hating readers, but it was cool to … Continue reading →

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Talking Guns with NSC

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Neil

I like hearing differing views. So many people are afraid of hearing ideas that don’t match their own, it often makes me wonder if they are really that confident in what they believe. Besides, no issue is all black and … Continue reading →

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