Category Archives: Personal reflections

Politics

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Fabrizio has opted out of politics.  That’s a temptation but I remain something of a junkie.  I tell myself it is about good citizenship, and that’s partly true, but how much really?  And how much is it the … Continue reading →

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Head, Meet Sand

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Are the Olympics over yet? I overheard a word or two that would seem to indicate that they are. If so — phew! I made it through the entire, agonizingly tacky spectacle without hearing an anthem, … Continue reading →

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Aging Gracefully

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Pretty far into aging, but still graceful.  Lyons, NY.

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Priority Lists

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: During my 30 years as a media flunky, most of my friends were performers, writers, designers, journalists, artists, etc. Since retiring four years ago, though, I’ve been spending at least half my time among what I think … Continue reading →

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Upstate New York

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: There’s an old saying to the effect that the little stations are happy because the big trains pass them by.  Something like that is at work in upstate New York, a place that is charming in direct relation to … Continue reading →

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