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Reflections on Relationships and the Relinquishment of One’s Own High and Pop Cultural Investments, or The Challenges of Living a Life of Ideas Outside the Academy

  Usually Ollie prefers the ottoman on which I’ve photographed him numerous times but the sun is so brilliant and warm streaming through the window, he decided to lounge about on the hardwood floor. He often sunbathes on the upper … Continue reading

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Very Short Procrastination Blog Pre-Dawn Flight to NYC Due to Downed Tree Blocking Condo/Quick Note on Phenomenal “Coney Island Christmas”

Donald Marguiles’ world premiere play about a little Brooklyn Jewish girl cast in the school Christmas play as Jesus Christ far exceeded my (high) expectations. The show runs through December 30th and whether I can convince my parents to come … Continue reading

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Happy Friday! Reflections on Contentment, Social Media and the New Manhattan (along with Fascist NYC Recycling Laws) en Route to Bay Head, New Jersey for Suburban Excursion with Three Dogs, a Little Girl, and a Horse! (Posted Monday)

Ed. Note: Written Friday morning. Being with my friend and her family (human and canine) in Tom’s River, NJ was a highlight of the trip. Such a blast. Not to mention one of my all-time best consignment scores: 4 tops, … Continue reading

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The Vulgar Charm of Mob Wives: A Rare and Oddly Human Reality Show (Posted en Route to the Cape on Bus)

  Ed Note: I have a backup of blogs on Ben Vereen at 54 Below, the end of Luigi Jazz Dance Intensive and the traditional galavanting of Victorian Chick in the city but will leave those for the weekend at … Continue reading

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Last Day on East Coast (Sigh…..): Beautiful Day after a Dream Trip/Thoughts on Use of Facebook and Self-Disclosure/Honesty/Organo Gold Coffee (I’m in Sales Now!)

  I can’t post any pictures from the last week, including a stunning topiary I gave my friend in whose apartment I stay when in the city. The flowers last for a few years as they are , I take … Continue reading

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Happy Friday from NJ Turnpike: Wonderful Time at SOBs for Marco Santarlasci 2/29 and Four Beautiful Meals (Brio, DG Moderne, Chat Noir , Chin Chin)

  There is of course no internet in the car—the second time I have been in backseat of this new 5 series BMW station wagon which truly does ride like a dream—but I just had to say that every trip … Continue reading

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Adventures at Fishtail (62nd and Lex): Handsome Republican, ex-Goldman Guy/Rock of Ages Cruise by Statue of Liberty

Aaahhh… I am swimming in bliss. I slept four hours. After the cruise which was spectacular–I have never been on the water on the East Coast (I grew up on a boat, sailed all over Southern California and Mexico on … Continue reading

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