Tag Archives: acceptance

I HAVE A PHOTOGRAPH

Posted on May 10, 2015 by xaviertrevino

It’s mother’s day again, and of course it makes me think about my mother. She died in the summer of 1977; it will be 38 years this July. I think of her often, not only on Mother’s day. But sometimes … Continue reading →

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A GOOD DAY TO SMILE

Posted on April 25, 2015 by xaviertrevino

Yesterday I finally got to see the doctor at the VA hospital for the appointment I had to wait a month for. The appointment was set for 2:30 pm and I wanted to make sure I was early. Past experience … Continue reading →

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OPEN WINDOW SEASON

Posted on April 18, 2015 by xaviertrevino

Yesterday was a surprisingly warm day, despite the nearly all day overcast. I left for a job in the late afternoon and wore a leather jacket over a tee and flannel shirt. Fortunately, I forgot my phone and had to … Continue reading →

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ADVENTURES IN MEDICATION

Posted on March 31, 2015 by xaviertrevino

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you might have read A GROWING PROBLEM, about my BPH symptoms. If you don’t know what BPH is, you can look it up, but you probably won’t be interested in that … Continue reading →

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NEW YORK FRUIT TREES (a photo essay)

Posted on March 28, 2015 by xaviertrevino

Hamilton Heights has a lot of trees, and they bear a fruit unique to the city. This is a man-made fruit, of a few varieties. There are the brightly colored balloon fruits, like the one in the picture at the … Continue reading →

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FIFTY SHADES OF BROWN

Posted on February 17, 2015 by xaviertrevino

I ride the Bx 6 bus a lot, being a freelance handyman. I go to the Home Depot at the Bronx Terminal market, just across the Harlem River. I get on the Bx 6 on Amsterdam and 155th Street; take … Continue reading →

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OH HAPPY DAY

Posted on February 14, 2015 by xaviertrevino

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of my friends, and to my lovely wife, Danusia. She sent me the picture of herself at the top; it was one of the first selfies she ever took with the iPhone I gave her … Continue reading →

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ALL CONTINGENCIES

Posted on February 3, 2015 by xaviertrevino

I was going to call this post SNOW JOB because that’s what we got from the mayor and the governor last week. I lost a days pay because I couldn’t get downtown because the subways were closed. I remember once … Continue reading →

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HEAR THE WIND BLOW

Posted on January 31, 2015 by xaviertrevino

I finally get a free Saturday today, so I can write a blog post. I was wondering what to write about, and since I haven’t done any work since I last posted, I can’t write about my latest project. I … Continue reading →

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SMILE ON YOUR BROTHER

Posted on January 11, 2015 by xaviertrevino

The news from France this week was as shocking as it was sad to hear. What is sadder and more shocking was the reason given for the slaughter. In my experience, I have learned that as human beings we are … Continue reading →

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