Viva su Santidad Francis I

Happy and ready to receive the blessings of Pope Francis I. His Holiness will be in my prayers as well. Viva el Santo Papa.

Happy Valentine

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Mayor Koch

R.I.P. Edward Irving Koch. I will remember him as Mayor Koch, always so confident and energetic.

We are in this together...

People, people... (and myself as well, I must remember!)

• The sidewalk is to be shared.  Move a little to let others pass.  Do not force your fellow pedestrians off the curb or onto adjacent gardens, where they have to step over brick borders or flower beds.

• Newspaper readers, please fold the paper while reading on the bus or subway.  Invading fellow riders' personal space with your extended arms holding a fully opened newspaper close to their face is inconsiderate and annoying.

• And, thank you for letting others sit next to you while on public transportation instead of using the space for your bag(s); for moving away from the door so that other passengers may board or get off; for using a low voice while talking on your cell phone and for keeping those conversations short.

• Motorists out there, please follow traffic rules and remember to slow down near school crossings.