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So, Here’s Where DIY Gets You into Trouble

Saturday started out so productive, up and trying to get out he door by 8:00 A.M. Brushing my teeth as the sink went from a slow drain to officially clogged. So, I get the brainstorm of, I can clear the drain with my handy-dandy auger. Next time I make a decision like this, I willContinue reading “So, Here’s Where DIY Gets You into Trouble”

Life in Lock-down

Hmmm…. where to start? Let’s start with some positives. Gas prices are cheapest in a decade, My commute, fantastic! Once I make it through the traffic on the stairs, passing fluffy, fluffy, and fluffy, I make it to my laptop in about 10 minutes with a coffee stop (the kitchen.) Then it’s breakfast on theContinue reading “Life in Lock-down”

Music Video Critique

At the time of its MTV World Premiere Fleetwood Mac’s master work Gypsy music video was the most expensive ever produced. It is an ethereal video featuring Stevie Nicks‘ unique, sultry, dreamy voice, highlighted by her graceful dance moves. It spotlights her talent as a brilliant lyricist. The band’s famous hypnotic harmonies make this songContinue reading “Music Video Critique”

Scene Review, “Paris, Texas”

Paris, Texas, 1984 The movie opens with a disheveled man, Travis, emerging out of the desert in Texas, walking into a medical clinic where he collapses. The man’s brother, Walt, and his wife, Anne are located in Los Angeles. They have been fostering Travis’ 7 year old son, Hunter, since Travis and his wife, Jane,Continue reading “Scene Review, “Paris, Texas””

Review of Amelia La La La Human Steps

La La La Human Steps created by Édouard Lock was a Montreal based dance troupe which began in the 1980s and disbanded in 2015. I had no idea what to expect from the piece. All I can say is that I was blown away by the skill of these master dancers. The strength each performerContinue reading “Review of Amelia La La La Human Steps”

Trying to Work from Home Covid-19

This is crazy. Working from home is flat-out weird. Trying to maintain the normal schedule is very challenging. Many distractions, especially the Governor Cuomo daily updates on New York State. It is scary and surreal. It makes is difficult to concentrate on forms for the a summer program, when they keep saying that social distancingContinue reading “Trying to Work from Home Covid-19”

Daylight Saving Time, UGH!!!

So, my father and the generations before him were produce farmers on Long Island. This Day Light Saving Time thing, worked out pretty well in the days before automation, and robotic tractors. The human element was not quite at that speed, so longer days were beneficial. But, why are we still using this system? ItContinue reading “Daylight Saving Time, UGH!!!”

My Amazing Mom

For nearly 90 years Helen Rita fought the good fight. Born in 1929, only months before the start of the Great Depression, Helen was the youngest of eight. Born to Bridget and William Deasy, a head housekeeper and the estate keeper for a wealthy family on the Gold Coast of Long Island. Growing up onContinue reading “My Amazing Mom”

Corona Virus, Future Medical Miracle?

With the current climate, and general hysteria regarding the Corona virus it is amazing how quickly people forget the history of diseases throughout mankind. It was essential in order for man to survive, we needed to evolve our immune systems. Whether it was the 1800s Small Pox, the 1920s Influenza, the 1970s Swine Flu, 1980sContinue reading “Corona Virus, Future Medical Miracle?”

Working in the Gig Economy 2020

Well, it is a new decade. Woohoo, the 20’s! While still reeling from the previous 10 years, my mindset was not first and foremost on getting back into the workforce. A rather an expensive decision to delay my return, pushed me into the current ‘gig economy.’ Who knew that one full-time job with benefits wouldContinue reading “Working in the Gig Economy 2020”