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Missing Dad – it’s the little things
I didn’t expect this, my third Father’s Day without him, to hurt as much as it did.
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Guilt and grief
Tomorrow is Monday. For most people, it will be just another work week starting. But for me, it is the worst anniversary: two years since we lost Dad. July 17 used to be just another summer day, but now it looms like an exam I didn’t study for or a long, painful dental appointment. As…
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What to read this summer (and beyond) – via @Octagon
I had the opportunity to share some book suggestions via Octagon’s blog. You can see the full list here. Via @TheSpaceGal These are some of my other favorites – some new, some from a while back. We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Geek Love by Katherine Dunn. I first read this in…
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At least 2016 ended well!
Last full day in St Martin 🙁 #bikinibeach #sxmstaycation #sxm #saintmartin #stmartin #caribbean #orientbay #beach See this Instagram photo by @jenniferlkeene * 90 likes When my friend, also named Jennifer, asked if I’d be interested in returning to beautiful St Martin, I practically shouted “YES!” Four of us vacationed there in July and it…
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NYC is full of surprises
I never know what I’ll see on my way to and from work. Tonight it was this: <div class="sqs-video-wrapper" data-provider-name="" data-html="”> Each time someone put money in Wonder Woman’s bin, we would get a new dance (or a fancy walk to the trash…) but the silver man just stood still, money or no money. It…
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A reliably great day in NYC
I don’t recall exactly when I learned about the Achilles organization, but I do remember who enlightened me. It was my wonderful friend Jennifer Lagrotteria (then Mahran) who explained that there are people who don’t just tackle a marathon, but do so in service of others. I was floored. Achilles volunteers don’t run 26.2 miles…
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Dollar a day
My mother grew emotional the first time she told me about Tyaisha Leary. Her eyes filled with tears as she talked about the terrible night in 2009 when Ms. Leary’s ex-boyfriend set her house on fire, killing sons Taevon and Michael. You can read more about this sad, sad story here. Northeastern Pennsylvania has a…
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A tribute to Mark Kuller
We were sitting at the bar at Palena, my friend Joanne and me, when the couple arrived. Most likely, I was drinking one of Derek‘s sidecars while deciding what to order to eat. I probably had Chef Frank Ruta’s fantastic burger. A couple then came to stand behind our end of the bar. I think…
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The other side of the camera
In my line of work, I’m used to being just outside the camera lens’ reach. Where I belong. But once in a while, I need a photo-that-isn’t-a-selfie for professional reasons. Things like a work newsletter or a sports industry Q&A. When I lived in Washington, DC, I was a contributor to the now-defunct DC Style…
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The day everything changed
9/11 never gets easier. I can never forget what life was like here in New York City on that day in 2001. I had just accepted a job in Washington, DC the day prior. It was a tough decision to make (I LOVED NYC and never wanted to leave) but I wanted to make this…
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