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This entry is prompted by the situation of my best friends who are headed for a mayor matrimonial crisis. The husband has just turned 50, the wife is 29 which, by itself, is a not unproblematic constellation. They had three children in quick succession who are now between 6 and 3 years old and of an... Sign in to see full entry.

I was riding the bus to South beach because I fancied a walk along the waterfront. An elderly colored grayhaired lady borded the bus, looking really tired and worn out. Waht drew my attention to her was the T-shirt she wore, which read: EMPLOYEES APPRECTIATION WEEK FISHER ISLAND. Now, for those of... Sign in to see full entry.

I just collided with a guy who was mumbling into his cell, not paying attention to where he was going. That is of course, in our age and time, nothing extraordinary and would not be worth mentioning if it were not for the location where that 'accident' occurred. It happened IN THE POOL! No, my... Sign in to see full entry.

Like everybody else, or so I guess, I suffer from moodswings. Good news make me want to hug my worst enemy, bad news or just a bad situation (see the prevoius entry about housecleaning!) makes me drop into a big black hole. The question is how best to climb out of that hole and be happy again. What... Sign in to see full entry.

When will someone please invent self-cleaning floors and self-undusting furniture? This silly post was prompted by my weekly efforts of keeping my pad more or less decent. And whilst they are at it, they could put little motors in the sofa cushions to plump them up automatically and sheets that... Sign in to see full entry.

1. Of all the things I wear, my expression is the most important. 2. My mind is like a parachute, it only functions when open. 3. If I want my dreams to come true, I mustn't oversleep. 4. A sharp tongue can cut my own throat. 5. The best vitamin for making friends is..B1 6. The heaviest thing I... Sign in to see full entry.

I thought, that the 'little woman', i.e. the female who from the moment of their marriage relinquished all individuality and initiative to their husband, to be guided through life by the firm hand of Captain Hubby did not exist anymore. This however is not the case, as the following episode shows.... Sign in to see full entry.

I have 4 weeks left and then I have to leave Miami because my visa runs out. It's a pity because I am very fond of my nest in the clouds, but I'll be back in September. Meanwhile I am headed for my other little place in a totally different world, that is to say in Turkey. I live in a rapidly growing... Sign in to see full entry.

Glorious fireworks deadly bomb same image - seen from outer space Sign in to see full entry.

Yesterday I attended my friend's 50th birthay party. (For those, who have followed my posts, it's the Cuban one with the three little daughters and who is punctuallity challenged, but that's only by the by, as otherwise he is a peach.) Anyway, a great time was had, dinner was eventually served and... Sign in to see full entry.