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40, Love: Paws for Reflection
Today on Alphabet City: JP rediscovers Maybe the Moon on an end-of-season Fire Island getaway with Frida and Chef. A walk with Frida on the beaches of Fire Island has become one of my life’s greatest pleasures. Although we have … Continue reading
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1000 Faces
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul is confronted by a guest star who isn’t so sure about his characterization. Like other parents, end of August means back to school time in my household, including a trip to the doctor for … Continue reading
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Dog Daze
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul finds something missing on his return from Mexico—Frida! Ay caramba! Several things were seriously out of whack last night when Chef and I returned from his 40th birthday celebration in Mexico. You know something’s … Continue reading
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Seven Year Itch
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul realizes Frida has reached middle age, and that Chef may have got bitten by the seven-year itch. Our little goose turns 7 today, which effectively means that our incurably cute Bichon Frise Frida has … Continue reading
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Beantown Book Tour
Today on Alphabet City: On book tour, Jon Paul takes Boston by storm. I took it as a good omen when Vanessa Williams was in my room at Kimpton’s Nine Zero hotel in Boston. After all, Tyra had accompanied me … Continue reading
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Someone to Watch Over Me
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul worries about the disappearance of a supporting character. The longer I’ve lived in New York, the more I’ve added to my collection. Not bric-a-brac, mind you—although that “vintage” stool in our kitchen was once … Continue reading
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Snow Angel
Today on Alphabet City: Record snowfall seriously affects Frida’s morning routine. Two things make me feel better about shoveling record amounts of snow first thing in the morning: 1) The upper body and lower back workout means I don’t have … Continue reading
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Raising Canine
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul lands an appointment with a much sought after NYC doggie dermatologist. REMINDER: “New York, where everything is harder than it should be. And more expensive,” said my dear friend Martin (in a made-up Brooklyn … Continue reading
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Dog of Carnage
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul deals with the aftermath of a dog fight that leaves little Frida wounded. New excerpt available from Episode 14: And Baby Makes Three. Last week, my foofy six year-old Bichon Frise dog-daughter Frida was … Continue reading
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