Tag Archives: acceptance

THE REAL DEAL

Posted on January 23, 2016 by xaviertrevino

    The big discussion at lunch where I work yesterday was the coming storm. Everyone wondered if it was going to be as bad as predicted. “Nah,” I said. “They always make a big deal about it, and it … Continue reading →

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SAVE ME A SEAT

Posted on January 10, 2016 by xaviertrevino

  I was headed home from a hard day at work the other day laden with two bags of groceries. I got on an unusually crowded A train heading north, put my bags at my feet and grasped the handrail … Continue reading →

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THE BATTLE FOR FOLDING TABLE SUPREMACY

Posted on December 28, 2015 by xaviertrevino

    Yesterday was laundry day for me, and I planned accordingly; leaving our apartment at just a few minutes past 7AM to beat the crowd. I usually go on Saturdays, but I couldn’t get it together to get out … Continue reading →

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A YEAR AND A DAY

Posted on November 9, 2015 by xaviertrevino

It’s actually been a year and a little over a month since we moved up here to Hamilton Heights from Brooklyn. I have to say it’s been quite a year for the both of us as far as growth, learning … Continue reading →

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ROAD TEST BLUES

Posted on November 1, 2015 by xaviertrevino

I did not pass the test, in case you’ve been wondering for the past week. We were advised to be in front of the driving school on Chrystie Street at 11:30 am, even though the test wasn’t till one. I … Continue reading →

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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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THE RED CARPET

Posted on June 21, 2015 by xaviertrevino

I’m sure some of you read the transit rant of a few weeks ago when I had to wait two hours for a crosstown M86 bus. I write those things in hope that the mayor might read them, or at … Continue reading →

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