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The One with the Brooklyn Cyclones

The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball…It reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again. ~James Earl Jones as Terrence Mann in Field of Dreams Even though Derek Jeter and the Bleacher Creatures of Yankee Stadium are just a...

The One with the Twin Brother

by Jackie | The One With

I live in a 1920s-era building (read: no central air conditioning), so in order for Reggie and I to stay cool and sane in the summer months, I install an air conditioner in my window. These units are as common in NYC windows as rats on the subway tracks. But air...

The One with the Stupid Question

by Jackie | The One With

“There is no such thing as a stupid question.” ~ Mrs. Reynolds, kindergarten teacher I’m sorry to be the one to disappoint Mrs. Reynolds, but there are stupid questions. Many of which I, personally, have asked. Take last week, for instance. Upon...

The One with the Straw Tote Bag

by Jackie | Animal Instinct, Living Deliberately, The One With

Today marks a transition in the life of this blog. After 128 Friday Five posts, I thought it was high time to do something different. I’ve been honored that you spend part of each week here. Your feedback and comments have kept me dusting off the stools and...

Birthday Pop Quiz

by Jackie | Life Happens, Living Deliberately

Today is my birthday! Shakespeare wrote, “With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.” The old wrinkles are coming anyway, so let’s see if we can add some mirth and laughter to the day. Since it’s my big day I’m going to sit back and...