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?
Tag: 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…
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…
Wrestling
Our ambition propels us forward. Runners set goals obsessively as we put in our daily 8-10 mile maintenance runs. Then come our scheduled track and tempo sessions–5 miles at [fill in pace here]–enroute to our weekend long run–21 miles at [pace/effort]. Confident.Determined. We strive for the golden moments when our best performances will be forever…
Don't Let My Parents Read This 