Diary of a Hopeful Starving Student
Diary of a Hopeful Starving Student
- Location
- A Constant State of Hope, U.S.A.
- Birthday
- August 03
- Title
- Writer
- Company
- I am delightful company!
- Bio
- Once upon a time this writer was a reporter/photographer and columnist for a large weekly newspaper in New York City, worked at the Center for Publishing at N.Y.U., worked at Kirkus for one whirlwind semester and eventually was an editor at Scholastic. After two very eventful years on cable television in New York City, this writer was voted off the island.
Today this writer is a student and soon-to-be published author (all fingers and toes are crossed) living in reduced circumstances. She is ever hopeful and even though her stomach may rumble from time to time, she is usually somewhat reasonably well fed. Most importantly this writer is a recovering or former New Yorker, (recovering seems more apt), who is quite happily transplanted elsewhere. She blooms where she is planted.
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You can contact me at diaryofahopefulstarvingstudent@
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MY RECENT POSTS
- 27 Dresses and One Hot Tart
May 18, 2013 04:20PM - I love you best.
May 15, 2013 08:04AM - "I'm fine."
May 13, 2013 07:29PM - Something Worth Holding Onto
May 12, 2013 05:16PM - Little Wonders
May 11, 2013 10:20PM
MY RECENT COMMENTS
- “jmac,
I am
happy to hear that this
installment made you chuckle.
I was
laughing t…”
8:58PM - “Jason,
I really
think you ought to write and
produce your own indie film.
I
can f…”
8:50PM - “Jason,
Oh, yes,
I can, and I do love them all
best.
V”
May 16, 2013 01:42PM - “jmac,
Thank
you.
V”
May 16, 2013 01:38PM - “jmac,
Fortunate
ly once I arrived in Chicago I
was safe there. It is
an
enormous c…”
May 14, 2013 10:53AM
Diary of a Hopeful Starving Student's Links
27 Dresses and One Hot Tart
Hope enters her friend Sari's apartment just as the movie 27
Dresses
is starting. When her friend sees her enter, she hits the
pause
button, and the interrogation begins. Hope has information,
and
everyone wants it. Now.
"You're finally here. Tell us what happened with the hot pi… Read full post »
I love you best.
My niece, Ronnie
Dear Ronnie,
I want to tell you how proud I am of you. From the first time I held you, I knew you would grow up to do great things. I was right. I am so, so proud of you.
You are doing so well in school,… Read full post »
"I'm fine."
To Ronnie, Becky, Molly, Ben and Katie,
Please find something else to read today. You are not to read this.
Aunt V
A Tiny but Beautiful Village in Wisconsin, November 18, 2009
"She's got bruises all over her. Look at this one," one of the nurses says as she moves… Read full post »
Something Worth Holding Onto
and standing in very close proximity to one another by the counter in
the dining hall. Hope leans for a moment, as if in need of support, and
then stands tall. The gentleman has not let go of Hope's hand yet.
Neither… Read full post »
Little Wonders
hardest part is over; Let it in; Let your clarity define you; In the
end; We will only just remember how it feels..."
It is nearly one o'clock and Hope is just finishing her lunch. She's
seated at a table for… Read full post »
Catching Hope
of small talk with the Rabbi's cousin and his friend, Hope sees her
chance to break free.
But it is far from a clean break. It's a total freaky mess.
Hope stands and shakes Harry's hand to say goodbye, and he holds on
just a… Read full post »
Rubber Ducky, You're the One
Hope is still silently praying with no end in sight.
The Rabbi's cousin and his friend are getting their drinks at
the
Starbuck's on the ground floor of the Target store on Clark
Street.
Hope is seated at a table taking deep breaths and identifying
all
the exits. You never know when one might… Read full post »
Rubber Ducky, I'm Awfully Fond of You
in the bath department at Target. Feeling like the company's logo was
somehow emblazoned on her back since she had attracted this unwanted
attention from him, she flashed him a quick smile and attempted to
make her get awa… Read full post »
You Make Bath Time So Much Fun
Ducky I'm awfully fond of you..."
Hope is humming and silently singing her way through the empty aisles
of bath products at the Target store on Clark Street. She's so
absorbed in considering one shower curtain versus another and… Read full post »
There's no place like home.
There's no place like home. There's no place like
home. There's no
place like home. There's no place like home. There's no
place like
home.
Hope is fighting the urge to hug everyone around her after she
accepts
her apartment key and mail box key for her new home in downtown
Chica… Read full post »
"I've come so far; I can't go back; To where I used to be."
My niece, Katie
October 18, 2009, a Tiny but Beautiful Village in Wisconsin, Starbuck's
Hope and Sarah have made record time running the few short blocks from
the High School to the coffee shop. A bitter cold wind blows
throughout the village, and Hope and S… Read full post »
A Whole New World
October 18, 2009, a Tiny but Beautiful Village in Wisconsin, the Village High School
Hope is trying to keep tabs on her youngest niece Sarah in the
crowd
after the show. She is standing next to Esther and looking up
at her
with looks of big sister worship and excitement. Esther
graciously
a/… Read full post »
Hope Passes Inspection
My niece, Ronnie
October 18, 2009, a Tiny but Beautiful Village in Wisconsin, the Village High School
Hope and her youngest niece Sarah are standing in line for
tickets at
the box office. They are both huddled together for warmth
since the
doors in the smal/… Read full post »
Don't Cry Out Loud
December 22, 2009, a Tiny but Beautiful Village in Wisconsin
Hope exits her apartment building and sees her sister and brother-in-law immediately. They are out front waiting to ambush her.
John stands there with his arms folded in silent judgement
of
everything before him, and Charit… Read full post »
One Last Hug for Hope and Luke
My nephew, Ben
November 7, 2009, a Tiny but Beautiful Village in Wisconsin
Hope is walking the six short blocks from her apartment building
on
the corner of Oakland Avenue and East Olive Street to Lake Drive
to
pick up her one and only nephew. Hope is humming and smiling
at th/… Read full post »
The boys here.....they be crazy.
I just transferred to a new university last year. And I have finally drawn a very important conclusion about the men here. In my opinion, the boys here...........they be crazy.
Just yesterday someone who I thought of as a good friend decided on one of my busiest days of the… Read full post »
Gardening Together
New York City, July 3, 1986
Primo smiled at his grandchildren. He was so proud of all of them.
Hope was gardening with him again. It was
their way each time he returned from Italy.
Faith and Chairty ran around the grounds. Laughter was
everywhere. The… Read full post »
And Those Seeds Would Grow
New York City, April 26, 1986
I peeked out the window again. I was dancing with excitement.
My grandfather would be home soon. I had missed him terribly while he was gone.
I watched his car slowly pull up the drive. When my grandfather stepped out, I ran toward him. He… Read full post »
Tiny Seeds Would Be Planted
John F. Kennedy International Airport, April 25, 1986
Primo checked his pockets again. Patted them both for the hundredth time.
When the customs agent asked him if he had anything to declare, he
responded no. He lied. Within his pockets were the
roots to his family's fort… Read full post »
Just Another Ordinary Miracle Today
The parish had been bleeding money for so long in this rough economy, just as every church and charitable organization had been around the country.
A letter had been posted to all parishioners begging them to give generously or further cuts would have to be made in staff at both the church… Read full post »
Another Ordinary Miracle in the Collection Box
I slipped into church. It was completely empty. I checked thoroughly to make certain.
Silently I walked to the collection box. I placed the pouch inside and paused.
Grandpa, please forgive me for this. I had no other choice.
I crept to the front of the… Read full post »
We stood together in the vineyards
August 6, 2000, Italia
We stood together in the vineyards. I looked up at my Grandpa and smiled.
We walked together there. He showed me everything. Taught me everything.
I still love to garden now.
"One day all of this will belong to you and your sisters,"… Read full post »
"How are you darling?" the boutique owner asked.
"How are you darling?" the boutique owner asked me.
She was dripping with false concern.
I know a plumber who could really work you over and put a stop to that leak forever. I'll have my Uncle place a call.
My sister and I had just alighted from her
… Read full post »"Is it necessary for you to dress like that in public?"
"Is it necessary for you to dress like that in public?" my sister asked.
Maybe it's just me, but I think running about town is not a clothing optional activity. It's these togs or nothing.
"You should really try to make some sort of effort. We''ll find something… Read full post »
"I received the most frightful message."
"I received the most frightful message," I told Veronica.
We were live chatting on gmail again. For the 39th time today. Live chat is great for checking in with people throughout the day. I love to see the little green lights all lit up on my chat list. The lights beckon… Read full post »
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