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Tag Archives: self-esteem.
ONLY CASTLES BURNING
So I am not watching the inauguration, for what it’s worth. That’s something to think about, what it’s worth. Is it worth it to me to live with a sick feeling in my stomach, to live in fear and hatred? … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged FDR, fear, hatred, inauguration, inspiration, letting go, Life, middle age, Neil Young, observations, power, self-esteem., social security, spirit, Today, truth
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ESTEEM
I finally got my driver license in the mail. And I was surprised that it says just that- DRIVER license, not DRIVER’S license, like I’d always thought. It took 33 years from the first time I took a road … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Uncategorized
Tagged accomplishments, Driver license, getting clean, learning to drive, non-driver ID, perserverance, presistence, road test, self-esteem.
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A GOOD DAY TO SMILE
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged acceptance, blood tests, BPH treatment, changing faucets, flooded roof, patience, procrastination, self-care, self-esteem., smile, time, VA Hospital, waiting
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Thanks A Million!
Last Saturday I finally got around to distributing my thank you cards to the tenants. It was easy because I had to do the mail on Saturday, we are a “drop house,” which means the mailman (or woman) drops off … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas tips, doing the right thing, feelings, gratitude, humor, self-esteem., thank you, Upper west side
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The Pecking Order
Yesterday morning on my way to do the laundry I encountered the usual bunch of women and their children waiting for the Children’s dental Center next door to open. They line up according to who gets there first, but sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged arrogance, humor, ignorance, labor, racism, self-esteem., writing
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Tattoo Me
I was on the way home from the city yesterday, riding the M train over the Williamsburg bridge and I was looking at all of the people in the seats opposite. A lot of us read books, or newspapers or … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged humor, relationships, self-esteem., self-image, Tattoos, travel
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Branded
During my short stint in the 82nd Airborne I was once assigned to a detail where me and a couple of other guys in my platoon were driven out to a yard full of lumber (as opposed to a lumberyard) … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged anger, doorman, failure, handyman, hope, jobs, relationships, self-esteem., work
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In Cadence, Exercise!
Before I joined the army, I had never run a mile in my life. I had done precious few push-ups, and could not climb up the rope in high school gym. I spent all my gym time on the trampoline or hiding … Continue reading
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Tagged diabetes, diet, divorce, exercise, food, Health, running, self-esteem., weight loss
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Sitting Here In Limbo
A little over two weeks ago I was suspended from my job as a handyman on the Upper West side. The building super, my immediate supervisor told me he was unsatisfied with my work performance, and sent me home. “You have to … Continue reading
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Tagged fear, handyman work, new beginning, relationships, self-esteem., writing
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