Category Archives: Little Miss C

Effing Enjoy the Ride

It must still be Halloween season, seeing as Little Miss C still wears her Snow White costume at some point every day, so I think it’s OK to post something related to Halloween–especially when the author is the brilliant My … Continue reading

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Karate Kid ‘Waxes On’ About Hamburger Choo Choo

With The Missus, Little G and Little Miss C away over the weekend, I finally got to watch the PBS documentary “Hometown Huntington,” about the Long Island town where I was reared, that had been hogging up space on our … Continue reading

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If It’s Hailing, Then I’m Hailing

Twice in the past three days, I thought I could get to my NYC destination from the northern ‘burbs without the aid of a car. Twice, I was foiled. The Missus took Little G and Little Miss C away for … Continue reading

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PLANEJOTTING: Delta Redeems Self

We’ve switched gears to Planejotting mode to blast Delta Airlines in the past, and when we were done with that, we blasted Delta a little more. And then some more. Our primary gripe centered around a trip the TJs took to the … Continue reading

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If You See Something, Say Nothing, Or, The Band Played On

I got to Grand Central yesterday with my usual 90 seconds to make my train; Metro-North has been good enough to put my northbound trains on Track 29 this week. Thanks, guys. I lamented not having more time, as Vanderbilt … Continue reading

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A Mighty Wind: Where Were You When the Tornado Struck NYC?

Well, that little storm kind of snuck up on us, now didn’t it? I was actually heading to Citi Field for the first time all season, Metsies tix for my birthday, compliments of the generous Missus. G. Francis and I … Continue reading

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A Two-Minute Warning Would Be Nice

I got home late last night due to company softball (you just can’t turn down those rare Central Park games). Little G and Little Miss C were ready for bed and, after 12 hours alone with the kids, The Missus … Continue reading

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The Ticket That Just Wouldn’t Click It*

Six weeks ago, as June turned to July, I left my July monthly at home, and used the expired pass to get to the city on the first day of July, as is Metro-North’s generous policy. I’d picked up an … Continue reading

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Warm Weather, Hiking at Hardscrabble and The Hold Steady, Or, Why I Missed the 8:43 Again This Week

I missed my weekly Monday slacker train, the 8:43, last week, and was determined to make the damn thing this week. Just before I was to head up for the shower, I noticed the answering machine blinking. That means someone … Continue reading

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PLANEJOTTING: Not So Hot-lanta

First off, a big thanks to Straphanger Joe for stepping in to keep the site fresh in my absence.   The family vacay was great–sun, beach, and an endless supply of buffet food and cerveza in the Dominican Republic. All … Continue reading

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