Alexis Rankin Popik's Blog, page 32
September 20, 2015
Extreme Decluttering
Decluttering is cluttering up the internet these days. One of the reasons for the popularity of getting rid of “stuff” is that Baby Boomers are clearing out their parents’ homes and their own as well. For parents, their demise or … Continue reading →
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September 13, 2015
A PERFECT DAY
One of the most enjoyable aspects of writing is the way that one thought leads to another seemingly unrelated thought, then an idea, then a short interruption to feed the cat, and then on to a bunch of other brain … Continue reading →
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September 8, 2015
GOODBYE, JEFF SMISEK!
The New York Times just reported that my flying nemesis, Jeff Smisek, has resigned as CEO of United Air Lines, along with two other senior UAL officials. The reason? A federal corruption investigation “into whether the airline had improperly sought … Continue reading →
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August 30, 2015
OLIVER SACKS
Oliver Sacks, M.D. died yesterday, Sunday August 30, 2015. I have written here: March 16, 2015 about Dr. Sacks’ resolve when he learned he was terminally ill but I was still shocked at his passing. I wondered if he expected to … Continue reading →
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August 23, 2015
BEHIND THE CURVE
I seem always to be behind the curve—whatever the curve happens to be. Take the latest fashions—please. In another couple of years, when they begin to look possibly wearable to me, they’ll be out of style. Unfortunately, it’s the same … Continue reading →
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August 16, 2015
TO BLOG OR NOT TO BLOG?
On Sunday, if it’s been a busy week, a sense of urgency overtakes me as I realize that once again my blog is due and I haven’t written a word. Writing a blog is trickier than you’d imagine, at least if … Continue reading →
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August 2, 2015
WAITING FOR JEFF SMISEK
Hey, Jeff! It’s me, Alexis at Gate C27, IAD (Washington’s Dulles Airport). I’ve been hoping you’d come by. For the second time today, my plane’s departure is delayed for more than an hour. I thought you’d show up at Hartford’s … Continue reading →
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July 26, 2015
BAD SMELL
“Does this smell bad?” “No, Mom.” “What about this?” “No, Mom.” “Or this?” “Mom, I feel like I’m living with Helen Keller.” Eight years ago I lost my sense of smell. I had had a very bad head cold and … Continue reading →
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July 19, 2015
4 BEST THINGS A DOCTOR CAN SAY
One: “This isn’t serious.” Two: “We can fix this.” Three: “You will get better.” Four: “If I had a magic wand, what is it you would wish for today?” The first three “good things” are simple sentences that can do … Continue reading →
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July 12, 2015
FACT EMBEDDED IN FICTION
I prefer reading fact embedded in fiction. Last week, I met with a Wareham, Massachusetts book group to discuss Jacksonland, a history of the shameful forced removal of native Americans from their ancestral lands. The history, by Steve Inskeep, an NPR … Continue reading →
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