The author’s father and an origami sailboat. Photo courtesy of Mona Finston New Year’s Grieve In early January, days after holiday celebrations have ended, the haze of hangovers has lifted and Times Square is cleared... Voices 20 Dec 2022 | 12:10
The author in Florida. Photo courtesy of Mona Finston Stick a Wick on It It seemed like only yesterday, probably because it was just yesterday, that I was enjoying the cool breezes; the crisp weather... Voices 26 Oct 2022 | 10:56
Screen shot of the author in “Can’t Stop the Music.” Photo courtesy of Mona Finston Extra Exasperation The other day I flipped on the TV and saw that the original version of “Going in Style” was on, staring George Burns, Art... Voices 19 Sep 2022 | 11:56
Dental selfie. Photo: Mona Finston Tooth or Consequences Unless you’re an unusually self-assured individual, most of us have something about our bodies that we’re not entirely happy... Voices 24 Aug 2022 | 11:47
The author with her splint. “Blue Dog with Apple” painting in background used with permission of artist Daniel Kessler. Photo: Mona Finston Face-Plant on First Avenue This week I received a notice from AARP asking if I was “Worried About Falling?” I was not too worried about falling down... Voices 26 Jun 2022 | 09:28
Photo courtesy of Mona Finston The Unspoken Benefits of the Much-Maligned Mask I recall my very first face mask as if it were constructed yesterday. I cut up a thick teal colored cotton tee-shirt and... Voices 24 Dec 2020 | 11:30
Mona in Noncovia. Artwork: keelyodell.com The Road to Noncovia One morning recently, I took a stroll down York Avenue, which is generally a New York avenue less traveled, making it ideal... Voices 02 Oct 2020 | 12:56
The author post-color. ( Photo courtesy of Mona Finston.) Dye Hard My bathroom looked like the shower scene from Psycho or the aftermath of afternoon tea with Freddie Kruger. A deep red viscous... Voices 14 Jul 2020 | 10:39
Photo courtesy of Mona Finston. Delivery Date It was early Saturday morning and I woke up with an excitement usually reserved for an outing with friends or a party in... Voices 19 May 2020 | 01:27
