September 28, 2005
I've Got Nothin'
IÂ’ve been reading so much my left eye has been twitching now for the better part of an hour.
I went out for lunch, and to my surprise guys started winking right back at me.
One in particular, this sweet 70 year old, short, bald guy, followed me from the street into the elevator and once the doors closed he turned to face me and smiled a big ol’ toothless gum filled grin and said to me, “Hello beautiful… whatcha got cooking?”
Grinning at such spunk and just as the elevator door opened onto my floor I said, “I’ve got nothin!” As I stepped out he quickly replied with a twinkle in his eye: “well how’s about you come over to my place and share some of my nice soft warm gritz?” At hearing this even the security guard was smiling.
I stopped for a moment to think about what would be the best face-saving reply I could give him…. “Thanks for the offer, but I just had lunch. But try me again tomorrow and I just might be hungry enough for those gritz you’re talking about.” He straightened up, smiled an even bigger grin as he went back down and out of the building. As for me, I just made a mental note – order lunch in the next time I have an eye twitch.
I went out for lunch, and to my surprise guys started winking right back at me.
One in particular, this sweet 70 year old, short, bald guy, followed me from the street into the elevator and once the doors closed he turned to face me and smiled a big ol’ toothless gum filled grin and said to me, “Hello beautiful… whatcha got cooking?”
Grinning at such spunk and just as the elevator door opened onto my floor I said, “I’ve got nothin!” As I stepped out he quickly replied with a twinkle in his eye: “well how’s about you come over to my place and share some of my nice soft warm gritz?” At hearing this even the security guard was smiling.
I stopped for a moment to think about what would be the best face-saving reply I could give him…. “Thanks for the offer, but I just had lunch. But try me again tomorrow and I just might be hungry enough for those gritz you’re talking about.” He straightened up, smiled an even bigger grin as he went back down and out of the building. As for me, I just made a mental note – order lunch in the next time I have an eye twitch.
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September 14, 2005
Hell Week Deux w/a Silver Lining
Treo blogging as I walk around the block several times to clear my head and take a break. ItÂ’s been Hell Week in NYC. Over 40 dignitaries (Presidents, Prime Ministers, etc.) from all over the world have descended on the big apple all at once for the opening plenary session of the UN. This event has turned the city into avenues of parking lots and long security lines everywhere. It is truly a logistical and security nightmare.
The worst part of this has been me (who hates crowds) having to be out there n all that mess to attend meetings. Yesterday my appointments lasted until 8:15pm when I finally dragged my weary bones home.
There has been one singular highlight to my week. That is aside from the daily smiles, hugs, and happy conversation IÂ’ve shared with my son every evening as I pick him up (IÂ’ve made a point to do that and to have dinner with him each night). Well, the singular highlight of my week was finally meeting my second family blogger. Can anyone guess who it is? No? Then read on McDuffÂ’s.
It was a fun and enjoyable time finally meeting up with a blogger whoÂ’s writing I admire, and getting to know his charming wife, who he lovingly and humorously writes about at times. Unfortunately, somehow the time and their stories (which I donÂ’t have permission to divulge here right now) went by too fast. The time was just too short and unfortunately my day was too crammed (much like this city) to be able to meet up with them again this week.
That’s the truly sad part of living in this city. You meet someone you’d like to spend more time getting to know and well, there’s not enough time in the day let alone in the week. I truly felt bad about that, as I would’ve loved to have taken them around my fair city for a tour as only a native can. In a week the pace is frenzied like this, where security in the “Frozen Zone” and elsewhere makes it a nightmare for travel, it’s good to have a guide which knows all the shortcuts around town.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that in spite of the crowds and traffic they're enjoying the sites and are having a great time. Next, they visit New Jersey, although why in the world they would choose to do that is still a mystery. That is like going from Buckingham Palace to ???? Well, there is no comparison. This last comment is aimed directly at Jim of Parkway Rest Stop! Yes I intend to further inflame the NJ/NY rivalry here at this site! And he best not retaliate because I know IÂ’ll win.
The worst part of this has been me (who hates crowds) having to be out there n all that mess to attend meetings. Yesterday my appointments lasted until 8:15pm when I finally dragged my weary bones home.
There has been one singular highlight to my week. That is aside from the daily smiles, hugs, and happy conversation IÂ’ve shared with my son every evening as I pick him up (IÂ’ve made a point to do that and to have dinner with him each night). Well, the singular highlight of my week was finally meeting my second family blogger. Can anyone guess who it is? No? Then read on McDuffÂ’s.
It was a fun and enjoyable time finally meeting up with a blogger whoÂ’s writing I admire, and getting to know his charming wife, who he lovingly and humorously writes about at times. Unfortunately, somehow the time and their stories (which I donÂ’t have permission to divulge here right now) went by too fast. The time was just too short and unfortunately my day was too crammed (much like this city) to be able to meet up with them again this week.
That’s the truly sad part of living in this city. You meet someone you’d like to spend more time getting to know and well, there’s not enough time in the day let alone in the week. I truly felt bad about that, as I would’ve loved to have taken them around my fair city for a tour as only a native can. In a week the pace is frenzied like this, where security in the “Frozen Zone” and elsewhere makes it a nightmare for travel, it’s good to have a guide which knows all the shortcuts around town.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that in spite of the crowds and traffic they're enjoying the sites and are having a great time. Next, they visit New Jersey, although why in the world they would choose to do that is still a mystery. That is like going from Buckingham Palace to ???? Well, there is no comparison. This last comment is aimed directly at Jim of Parkway Rest Stop! Yes I intend to further inflame the NJ/NY rivalry here at this site! And he best not retaliate because I know IÂ’ll win.
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