Category Archives: Life

Making Family Drama Where There is Isn’t Any

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

In each family a story is playing itself out, and each family’s story embodies its hope and despair. –Augustus Napier Peace, ATreeGrowsinBklyn

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Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Hi F&F, This Sunday was the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. The 40 mile route takes thousands of cyclists through all the boroughs, including the best borough, Brooklyn. In fact, the tour passes not far from where I live and … Continue reading →

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Eye Spy: A May December Relationship

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Hi F&F, I spied a bright young thing clinging to an odd rusty thing. This was a May December relationship. And while this match incited the usual stares and whispers; it was devoid of the usual innuendo and reproach. This pairing is … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Hi F&F, Mixed messages about the economy and our money abound. Last week the United States Federal Reserve said it would continue with their quantitative easing policy. The view is that the strategy has been successfully supporting economic growth, yet … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Lunchtime

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

Hi F&F, Early this morning, before breakfast and well before lunchtime, I thought that today would be a good day to re-enter the WordPress waters. As you may have noticed, I’ve been quiet.  I guess, you could say ATreeGrowsinBklyn has been … Continue reading →

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Mom, Inc. has Relocated After 82 Years of Successful Dealings From the Same Location

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

Dear Friends and Family, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Ruth Theresa Jardine Murray; born August 13, 1930 – died December 24, 2012. In her own words, “I guess it’s been a … Continue reading →

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Mother and Motherboard Issues are preventing Posts

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

Hi F&F, It has been a long stretch without a post. I’m missing this outlet for my thoughts, but circumstances, time and technology have kind of conspired against me of late. On the home front my mom (Mom, inc) had … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 17, 2012 by
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Friendship

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

Hi F&F, It was a beautiful day. I saw them approach from the other side of the park. They walked side by side in perfect step; in a fashion that only comes from many years of practice. These two knew … Continue reading →

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My Childhood Soundtrack Remixed for Adulthood Listening

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Hi F&F, Like many folks I grew up with the aid of the local PBS (Public Broadcasting Service).  Programs such as Sesame Street, Zoom, Hodgepodge Lodge and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood were often playing in the background at home. These programs … Continue reading →

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