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About xaviertrevino

I like to write, take things apart and put them back together. Also our cat Snookie, turtles, and my lovely wife Danusia.

LAST DRIVE WITH MR.NO

Posted on October 26, 2015 by xaviertrevino

Yesterday I took my last driving class with Mr. No. I’m taking the test in a few hours. I haven’t written about my progress, and not because it hasn’t been interesting, but because I’ve been busy with my new job. … Continue reading →

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FREE LUNCH

Posted on October 18, 2015 by xaviertrevino

If you are a regular reader of this blog, (and I know some of you are) you’ve probably noticed that I haven’t been posting as regularly as usual lately. And you probably know that I lost the job I’d held … Continue reading →

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MY PAL SAL

Posted on October 12, 2015 by xaviertrevino

Last week I went to the funeral service for my friend Sal Romano. Sal made it to 90 and hung on for a week or so after before throwing in the towel. He was a kind, funny and talented man, … Continue reading →

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THE LONGEST DAY

Posted on September 28, 2015 by xaviertrevino

Friday morning I got up really early in anticipation of going to Central Park that afternoon to see Pope Francis. To those who knew me a lifetime ago, it would have been laughable for me to say I was excited … Continue reading →

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DRIVING MR. NO

Posted on September 22, 2015 by xaviertrevino

I was surprised today when I approached the red Toyota Corolla and Mr. No got out of the car when he saw me approach and motioned to the driver’s side. I went around to that side, sat down; strapped in, … Continue reading →

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LEARN TO DRIVE

Posted on September 19, 2015 by xaviertrevino

Tuesday I had my first driving lesson at the Chinatown driving school. I went to the office, where the office manager directed me to Forsythe Street where the teacher would be waiting in a red car. I found the car, … Continue reading →

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STUDENT DRIVER

Posted on September 15, 2015 by xaviertrevino

Last week I went to Chinatown and enrolled in a driving school. At the age of 61 I will finally get a driver’s license. Not that I don’t know how to drive, I learned to do that a long time … Continue reading →

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BACKSCRATCH FEVER

Posted on September 8, 2015 by xaviertrevino

Do you ever get an itch right in the middle of your back that just can’t be reached? Of course you do. We all do. Sometimes it seems that the itch is always there, annoyingly teasing, irresistibly out of reach. … Continue reading →

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AVOCADO MANIA

Posted on September 6, 2015 by xaviertrevino

The avocados have been wonderful all summer. That is until the past two weeks. And that’s strange, because late August and early September is supposed to be peak avocado season, and just about every avocado I’ve bought in the past … Continue reading →

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SOLE PROPRIETOR

Posted on September 1, 2015 by xaviertrevino

My friend Tommy the painter told me I should do it a while ago, maybe last year. But me being me, it took some time to get there. It makes sense if you are going to work for yourself you … Continue reading →

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