Tag Archives: writing

FERRETS AND CHOPPED LIVER

Posted on July 24, 2024 by xaviertrevino

Yesterday afternoon I was wondering what I was going to do today, having no commitments scheduled. Being retired and alone (my wife’s away) I’ve come up with some creative ways of filling time, writing being one of them, but I … Continue reading →

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THE SECONDHAND CHRISTMAS TREE

Posted on December 24, 2023 by xaviertrevino

One of my earliest memories of buying a Christmas tree was when I was 9 years old. My mother and I went out to get the tree on Christmas eve. “It will be cheaper then.” My mother said. “They don’t … Continue reading →

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NICE SHOES, J.B.

Posted on March 20, 2017 by xaviertrevino

In the winter of 1981-82 I dated a girl named Tegan, who had a sister named Sian. They talked to each other every day, and sometimes I was present. Somewhere in those daily conversations one would inevitably ask the other, … Continue reading →

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PILGRIMAGE

Posted on January 7, 2017 by xaviertrevino

  I wanted to ride the new subway the day it opened. I wanted to ride on that noon Q train that would leave from 96th street heading south for the first time. I also don’t want to pay rent … Continue reading →

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FRIENDLY RIVER MUSIC

Posted on August 30, 2016 by xaviertrevino

It was in the planning stages for almost two years, our trip to Maine. We were invited almost two years ago by Charles’ mother Charlene to come up and tell stories. More specifically, she wanted Danusia to do her one … Continue reading →

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THE PRETTY THINGS

Posted on May 14, 2016 by xaviertrevino

  We were invited to the Moth Ball, something that costs most people money but due to the generosity of a well-heeled storyteller Danusia got an email saying there was a seat for her at a table at this year’s … Continue reading →

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REASONS TO BE GRATEFUL PART II

Posted on November 29, 2015 by xaviertrevino

      I wanted to write this on Thursday, but I was busy getting ready for our small family Thanksgiving gathering. Then I was busy eating and chatting with our guests, Danusia’s niece Kasia and her husband Charles, and … Continue reading →

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THE ENDLESS ROLL

Posted on April 4, 2015 by xaviertrevino

We were running low on toilet paper last Sunday, but since I was going to Whole Foods I bought the 365-day 100% recycled paper four-pack instead of our regular Scott toilet paper. It made me feel more eco-responsible, and besides, … Continue reading →

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SUDDENLY, LAST YEAR

Posted on December 31, 2014 by xaviertrevino

Yesterday I went out to the Rockaways for the first time since we put my dad’s ashes in the Atlantic. I went out there to do a couple of repairs in a friend’s bathroom. The trip took almost an hour … Continue reading →

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BOOKENDS

Posted on December 27, 2014 by xaviertrevino

The job was a lot more than about books, it was about going through the remains of someone else’s life, but I’m going to keep it to the books as much as possible. The guy in charge wanted Danusia to … Continue reading →

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