Author: Marion
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I Am Listening Haiku #Black Lives Matter
The world hears your cries; The movement can’t be quieted; History unfolding #BLM
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Take a Walk
Walking around my neighborhood is the highlight of my day. I put on comfortable shoes, a mask, grab a coffee and head to the river for breathtaking views of New York City. My walk takes me about 15 minutes before I hit the cliff and have to walk down a bunch of stairs to get […]
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Easter Egg Window Hunt 2020
Easter Egg hunts are a special part of the Easter celebration. This year during the quarantine many celebrations are being canceled but with an Easter Egg Window Hunt we can keep tradition alive. Many folks are creating beautifully crafted paper eggs and placing them in their windows for families to seek as they take a […]
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Pandemic Prep
Living on the Atlantic coast for most of my life I have endured a number of hurricanes. My first batch came while living in a trailer park as kid near the Coast Guard base my father worked at in North Carolina. When you live in a trailer evacuation during a storm is necessary so there […]
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Easter in Quarantine
This Sunday marks a special occasion in Christianity the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Savior. Many people have different religions and beliefs but this one is the one I chose and it is special to me. I was not raised in religion. I was however taken to church a few times and I remember going […]
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Coney Island Summer
I would like to share with you one of my favorite places Coney Island, NY. It’s about a 40 minute subway ride from Midtown Manhattan. There’s a beach, boardwalk, iconic thrill rides and the place is filled with so much history and wonder it’s magical. Mermaid Parade This parade is held every year to celebrate […]
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A Summer Day in Chicago
I can finally cross visiting Chicago off my bucket list. I almost moved to the Midwest on a whim so I’m not sure why it took so long for me to finally visit. Here is what I did on a summer day in the beloved city known as Chi Town. Signature Room You can visit […]
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Mary Kay Dreamer
When I was a kid back in the 80’s my aunt had a Mary Kay party. At my young age of maybe 7 or 8 years old the grown ups let me sit quietly and observe the party. I thought it was the coolest thing I’ve ever witnessed. The ladies were putting on make up […]
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Frugal Friday at the Community Pool
Today is not only the first day of summer it is also the longest day of the year and to celebrate the summer solstice of 2019 I have decide to spend my frugal Friday at the community pool in my city. Fire Fighter Memorial I live in Union City, NJ. It is a very diverse […]
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Frugal Friday in Central Park with Ellie Goulding
On Friday’s I like to share ways I stay frugal and have fun. Today went to Central Park to see Ellie Goulding at ‘Good Morning America’. GMA is a morning news show, that has a Summer Concert Series every Friday at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park for FREE. Here is the line up for the […]
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