Monthly Archives: November 2012

Stuffing Nirvana

I love Thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday of the season. I like it because I dictate how I want to spend it. There is no gift giving pressure.  It is fairly leisurely. Basically, it’s all good.  I am a … Continue reading

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Honolulu Marathon: To Run or Not to Run

This past weekend I ran a half marathon. It was the longest distance I have run in a year. The weekend before I had tested the running waters by doing 10 miles. On that run, I had felt good.  It … Continue reading

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The Polish Prince

Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. The only reason that I remember that is because it is on Veteran’s Day. It is as if before he was born the universe knew that I would never remember otherwise.  I have written in … Continue reading

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More Electricity, Less Anxiety

My mom, sister and various other loved ones live on Long Island. That means that about a week ago they were in the midst of one of the worst storms ever to hit the area. Through Monday and on into … Continue reading

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