Experts say that even the slightest scratch can greatly lower the value of a diamond. “Once a Chipped Diamond, always a Chipped Diamond “. You can’t repair it. Read More »

It beckons to me from across the street. Calls my name softly. “Altie…..”No. Stop. Please.But it keeps going. “You know you want me. Just come here. Just once. That’s all.”No. No I can’t. Keep walking, don’t look back. Don’t… Look…. Back….But I turn my head. There it is, smiling at me for all it’s worth.And the smell… It smells so good . Read More »

I hate the way you talk to me, and the way you cut your hair. I hate the way you drive my car, I hate it when you stare. I hate your big dumb combat boots and the way you read my mind. I hate you so much it makes me sick, it even makes me rhyme. I hate the way you’re always right, I hate it when you lie. Read More »

Because it used to mean something when I spoke. The words I said held weight. They made an impact on people like a stone skipping the water. The words I want to say are stuck inside, like peanut butter stuck to the roof of my mouth. The things I really feel, the things I want so badly- they don’t exist. Read More »

From door to door I go, the morning commuter rush, it’s all you need for a kick of adrenalin to last you the whole day.I run off one train, pound up the steps, down the other side to the connecting train, I hear the anouncer “Stand clear of the closing doors please”.Almost there, almost….. Read More »

There are so many songs about the sun. “Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr. Golden Sun, please shine down on me.”"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray, you’ll never know dear, how much I love you, please don’t take, my sunshine away. Read More »

Gorgeous breezy weather….. Tall pretty palm trees…. People who say please and excuse me? Ya, I’ve definitely left New York.”You’re not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy.”Hello California! Altie is here! That’s right, get excited.I came because… I found cheap tickets and I needed a vacation. Read More »

How can I talk without speaking?How can I make you understand without letting you know my thoughts?Some things I don’t ever want to tell anyone. And some things I wish you would just know without me saying it. Don’t have a good day. Make it a good day. Read More »

Please don’t ask me, because I don’t want you to know.Please don’t pry, because I don’t want you to see. Understand  how I feel when you look where you are not welcome.I cringe inside, hoping to stave off your questions, your inquiries. I know you won’t quite understand, and so I choose not to share with you.And yet you come looking anyway. Read More »

“Some settling of the contents may have occurred during shipment.” Maybe it should say “unsettling of the contents”. The contents didn’t settle, they moved around, were jostled from side to side, top over bottom, around and around until they came to rest on a shelf somewhere in some store in some city. Read More »

It’s whenyou curlintoyourself.When you smileat the people around you.But it doesn’t quite reachyour eyes.When you are so coldunder a million blankets.And nothing can seem towarm you.When you are starvingbut your stomach is fullof lead.And you just can’t eat.It’s like a fogwhere you can’t see clearly.Everything is slightly blurred.Hazy. Read More »

He made me dinner tonight. I’m not sure what his name is. He didn’t remember my name, although I’ve told him already twice before. I thought he would remember, my name is pretty unique. It was dark and drizzling out, perfect for my mood. I tried not to project, but some people can’t tell either way. It was noisy there, and too bright. Read More »

You tell me I can’t do it.And I laugh in your face.Because I know I can.And I will.You tell me what my chances are.And you couldn’t be more wrong.Cuz above allI am strong.You try to limit me.Tell me what I canand cannot do.Well heres some news for you.You are not G-d,and you dont make the rules.You don’t make the plan.And nothing is up to you. Read More »

The sidewalks are clogged with stroller traffic. That is because the area is made up mostly of young families with lots of children. It is kind of hard to maneuver the streets and I, as a naturally fast walker, find it annoying to be stuck behind someone taking up the sidewalk and walking slowly. Read More »

Music calms me, keeps me sane, clears my mind of all thought. When I am nervous or tired or stressed or emotional or upset, I just turn on my ipod, or search youtube for my favorite song, and listen to different songs over and over until I am in a better mood.I like slow melancholy songs, and fast upbeat songs, depending on what my mood calls for. Read More »

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It’s like an ache deep insidethat doesn’t cease.It’s like a hot summer daywith no hint of a breeze.It’s like my heart hurtsbut doesn’t know what it’s looking for.It’s like I’m waiting for youto show up at my door.It’s like a sea of black hatsbut none for me.It’s like my glasses are foggedand I really can’t see. Read More »

The best reason I’ve heard yet about why the world can’t in in 2012: (as seen on Facebook)”The world can’t end in 2012 b’cos I have yogurt that expires in 2013″Also, because the Mayans said the world would end in 2012 but they are long dead, so they can’t be right. Read More »

My feet are broken. I broke them! They hurt so much, and all for a pair of heels. Guys ask, why do women wear shoes that hurt their feet? And yet they expect us to look beautiful.Well guys, beauty is painful sometimes.And I hope you think it’s cute when women take off their shoes and walk barefoot, cuz that is what we are resigned to. Read More »

It is a weird night tonight.The sky is cloudy, the air smells of rain.But your face is aglow.I want to slow down this momentand be with you.Celebrate with my whole heart.It took a lot to get to this moment.And this moment is worth itFor you, and me, and everyone involved.Tonight I smile,and don’t cry. Read More »