Tag Archives: Duane Reade

Two acts of violence in NYC. Plus, my dentist

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Naomi

First, I love my dentist. She’s warm, funny, scrupulous and she keeps telling me I’m doing fine when I’m doing nothing except lying there with my mouth open while she is doing her brilliant work. I need to clear that … Continue reading →

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I’m feeling rather clever today

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Naomi

I wouldn’t brag on me, though, unless it can be of use to you. So… This is about the Yuck Factor. The term was originated, I believe, in ad agency copywriters’ rooms, because dealing with the Yuck Factor is a … Continue reading →

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My last shot

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Naomi

Contemplating how to commemorate what for me is the penultimate end of the pandemic — I’m all shot — I hadn’t come up with much. So here’s what happened at the Duane Reade where I was getting my second shot … Continue reading →

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