It’s where we watched United 93 last night and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off a few nights before. It’s a coffee table in disarray. My old flip phone lies alarm-ready near a glass of water from the night before. Stacks of reading materials, so normal for us. Pop’s shower soap, releasing its last drops. An apartment…
Category: New York City
“We Must…
…indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” —Benjamin Franklin May we never forget the sacrifices men and women made to create this United States 240 years ago today. Men like Nathan Hale, who worked as a spy for the American Continental Army and was executed by the British in New…
Psycho House
Currently on the rooftop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art—the Psycho house, as reimagined by British artist Cornelia Parker as “PsychoBarn.” And where else in the world could you find the hone of Ms. Bates and little Norman but on a rooftop in Central Park?
Which Path?
Would YOU go beneath the arch or around? How do we choose our path? Is this tree here for us to climb? Were these spoons dropped to test whether I will pick them up? Are boxes meant to be worn? Or, are my family members insane? Seek a Higher Path…
Sit Back & Enjoy: Scenes of NYC
A misting, salted breeze White tipped waves lapping I will appreciate every. single.solitary.moment. Scenes of NYC…June 30th, 2016
If You Had…
…June 29th-Labor Day. To do whatever you want, what would you do? Really. I would like you all to share here. Here is how I’ve kicked things off today… After a great 7 miler this morning–sans music for optimal reflection state–I walked over to Fordham University to attend the second commencement ceremony for the High…
Is This a Dream?
No…it’s SUMMER BREAK! An academic year of trials, tribulations, heartache and, oh, some heartwarming moments with kooky kids has come to a close. My 11th year of teaching has concluded! And I vow to each one of you to document at least something from each day of my liberation. How can I begin with anything…
792 Miles…
…away from my parent’s home, I long for Kentucky. And, yet, there really is no place quite like my current home of nearly 11 years in New York City. Friday night: I attended the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Cinema Fest to see the director Todd Solondz’s new film “Wiener Dog.” That’s me with Director…
What is Kyle Doing?!
Have you ever found yourself treading water? Things are mostly okay for you–in fact, some things are great–yet a force inside is pulling you forward. You are not sure where in the heck you will end up. The unknown is scary; yet exhilarating. I find myself being moved…and a force has brought me to my…
Meet One of the Fastest Runners in NYC
Welcome to the second edition of Meet a Bronxite. I would like to introduce everyone to Bobby Asher, one of the fastest and most consistently competitive runners in the New York City region. Mr. Asher is a teammate of mine with the Van Cortlandt Track Club (VCTC). Note: Minimal editing below for clarity but otherwise…
500 For the Fallen Relay, II: Van Cortlandt to Columbus Circle
Our comrades arrive around 12:30 today in Van Cortlandt Park–The Bronx! Organizers have been at it non-stop since 0900 Thursday. Flags exchange hands… We’re off to Manhattan! We know we HAVE to make it. A team is awaiting our arrival in Columbus Circle, including parents of a fallen soldier. Success is the ONLY option. Straight…
Don't Let My Parents Read This 