My Life in Argentina and Beyond

In this Anything Goes era (just like the old Cole Porter song), it seems ok that a famous talk show host should have had affairs with members of his staff. It also is also ok for him to admit it after he got caught because somebody tried to blackmail him. Maybe we are all jaded because of Bill Clinton, the President, who finally admitted his affair with Monica L. I believe that David Letterman should not worry about the loss of his job. After all, he is a multimillionaire. People will watch his show for many years to come. He did the right thing and was honest about it when he had no other choice.Eugenia Renskoff

Saturday, September 26, 2009: It must have been my face. When I went to 154 Orchard Street yesterday to answer an ad for a free haircut, I was refused. The man said nothing in the ad about an age limit and he didn't ask to be sent a picture via email. He was a little too careful to say as little as possible, but I knew it was bad. And I badly need a haircut, too. My bangs are getting longer and longer (I must look like Ringo Starr , but unfortunately, without his money).

Friday, July 31, 2009: He is a 5 month old orange kitten. The area around his nose and mouth is dark. Wesley turned his head around when he heard a big bus going by Nassau and North 15th. Hi moved his tail as I held him yesterday afternoon. At first they thought he had a liver shunt and that surgery would solve the problem. Now another vet says that he has some sort of terminal illness. I wish I could do something besides hold him and pet him. Wesley is such a dear little thing and he deserves to have a long and happy life with a good family.

hursday, June 25, 2009: I know is not politically correct. Here it goes: Though I do not approve of adultery, I admire South Carolina's Governor. He travelled to another country, risked his political career, marriage and family for a woman. Had it been just sex, he could have hired someone, like others before him. Were I his wife, I would be start divorce proceedings, but I am not. Yes, maybe he should have admitted it from the beginning, but what politician would? Eugenia Renskoff

Saturday, June 20, 2009: A year ago today, Lauchita and I left Norfolk to go to Jersey City. It was a Friday morning at around 8, and we were driven to Jersey City by a very nice man. That weekend in Jersey was the worst my cat and I have ever spent! The last time I saw Norfolk, the grass on the neighbors's lawns was green and beautiful.

The Italian woman on the 5th floor topped herself this morning. I was in the bathroom washing my hair (and I had to be careful how I moved because of my back) when I heard her feet banging on the floor. Then the door to the other side (where the other bathroom is) slammed shut. A few minutes later, as I was leaving the bathroom, I saw her, wearing her white robe and carrying her wash bin. She started jumping up and down and around just like a kangaroo. I told her she was an idiot and that she was the rudest woman I have ever seen. I understand why the bathroom is so important and why communal is not for everyone, but she is absolutely obnoxious!

Marcela, Me quede muy mal despues de que me diste la noticia de que habias dado a Rita en adopcion. Lo he consultado con la veterinaria de mi gatita en Argentina y ella esta de acuerdo en que no actuaste bien con respecto a mi. Si es cierto que estabas en comunicacion con esa familia que estaba veraneando en Villa Gessell y que perdio una perra parecida a Rita, lo correcto hubiera sido decirmelo, ya que yo estaba contribuyendo en lo que podia para tenerla en ese pensionado de esa sra. y ademas tenia todas las intenciones de adoptarla a mi regreso, que va a ser dentro de muy poco tiempo. Ahora si quiero ayudar a otro perrito/perrita en memoria de mi perrito muerto, voy a desconfiar de las proteccionistas. Que se yo, a la distancia, si actuan de buena fe o no? No solamente lo he perdido a el sino que tambien la he perdido a ella. Esto ocurrio en un espacio de 2 meses. La proxima vez, si alguien que no esta en este momento en el pais se comunica con vos para ayudar pensa en esto: A los perritos si hay que rescatarlos de la calle o de las perreras. Yo misma lo he hecho varias veces. Y por eso, hay que tener respecto y consideracion porque los perritos no tienen plata para pensionados o mata pulgas o vacunas. La gente es la unica que te puede ayudar a vos y a las demas proteccionistas. Conozco de sobra el tema y se que conseguir a alguien que te de algo es muy dificil. De saber vos que habia alguien interesado en Rita, me lo hubieras dicho antes de yo mandarte el giro por medio de la inmobilaria. Le deseo lo mejor a ella, pero te repito. No actuaste correctamente conmigo. Eugenia

Saturday, February 14, 2009: I have no St. Valentine's Day celebration today. There is no love in my life--no human love of any kind, shape or form. I don't feel sorry for myself. What I am is just sad.

I have loved deeply and well and I have no regrets. My love was Forbidden, but I felt it all the same. But I do wish I had a special someone in my life, someone I could be crazy about.

Friday, January 23, 2009: How humiliating it feels to have someone tell you they cannot take you in! The thought of been reduced to that is bad in itself, but to hear (or read) a person actually say it is even worse. It's worse because it brings all the ugly details of my situation into sharp focus. It's the same as saying there is no hope for me, no hope at all and I might as well give up, throw in the towel.

And the unmistakable fact that I have health problems (like my lower back pains) is icing on the rotten cake.

Monday, December 1, 2008: Manhattan is the One, the Only One. Yes, it is expensive, it is hard to live in Manhattan if you are not rich. It also draws you like a magnet, time and time again.