Moving on From Grand Central

Linda Marsanico

I spent my last Wednesday near Grand Central: Protected by the high ceiling; Embraced by the brick wall; Touched by the wood floors; Graced by my clients who bared their souls to my confidential ear and compassionate heart; Supported by colleagues who figured out a solution for removing a cabinet; Nourished by the delicious food…

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Wednesdays in Brooklyn

Linda Marsanico

On Tuesday night I felt apprehension. I had no definite place to be on Wednesday because Grand Central was no longer my destination. I awoke in the morning and evaluated the possibilities for my schedule as there was no structure imposed on my day. Here’s something. Because my week was so hectic there had been…

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Spring by Any Other Name Is Still Spring

Linda Marsanico

I have always liked spring. It arrives after the coldness of winter, bringing longer days where we bask in the light. Two weekends ago, we were asked to ‘spring forward’ in time: to put our clocks one hour ahead. I felt tired with this shift but it is in the service of having brighter days…

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Warmth at 14 Degrees Fahrenheit

Linda Marsanico

Early on a frigid Saturday morning in late January, I was food shopping at the Co-op in preparation for a dinner party. Six-forty-five a. m. makes sense since we have 16,000 members: it gets crazy crowded as the day progresses, plus I am a morning person.I took Betsy, my 11 year-old Saturn, as I live…

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