A Different Boat

A Different Boat

Yesterday, while I was was walking the dogs, I saw the ferry docked at 14th street pier for yet another run back to Manhattan with all of its passengers. This particular ferry travels to only 3 places: Hoboken, Weehawken, and Midtown Manhattan—from 6:30 am to 9:30 pm,...
Your Annual Check Up

Your Annual Check Up

Recently, I made an appointment with my doctor for an annual check up. We all do this, right? And ladies, we have a few extra appointments to make. Why do we do this? Why don’t we simply do a quick assessment ourselves? You know, like, “I’m feeling...
The Wisdom of Alan

The Wisdom of Alan

I was talking with my friend, Alan, yesterday. Alan works in my building, so we get to see him often, and he always has something fun to chat or laugh about. Last night, I asked him if he was O.K. because he didn’t seem his usual jovial self. Immediately, a...
Step On A Crack

Step On A Crack

Do you remember walking to school when you were a kid and you “weren’t allowed” to step on the cracks? My friends and I used to proclaim, “Step on the crack, breaks your momma’s back,” but the truth was, it would bring bad luck! Do...