As a New Yorker I grew up in what is ostensibly a concrete jungle. Skyscrapers and towers dominate the skyline. At night, New York truly glows and it is a thing of beauty. I find it beautiful and have tried to instill that love into my son’s heart. […]
I feel nothing, laced with anger. I want nothing, while wanting to cause pain. I’m done with your false self, yet hope to find your core. I’m done with your tired self, while I await your truths. You’re hiding your motives behind a veil of modesty. You’re worming […]
I’m a science fiction fan who catches movies and shows alike late at night. Thus, I may often be imagining bizarre plot lines but who could tell with some science fiction scripts. Yes, I threw shade onto the genre despite my fondness for it. In that vein and […]
I’m sleepy, tired and on my way around the world. So, I will keep this short today. One of the funniest things to me about technology is how they actually are used to isolate and distances ourselves from others. I am not too sure many saw that […]
Ungrateful overlords Seek to rule with no vision Yet they bear upon Ungrateful overlords Falsely tout their destiny Only whine and fine Ungrateful overlords Once upon a time braved truths Now they are all shine Long live true pioneers Who build others up in their place It’s time […]
Stereotypes of cities abound. For many, there is the incorrect perception that New Yorkers are universally rude and unhelpful. But it just isn’t so. Don’t take my admittedly biased word for it. There are studies out there showing New Yorkers are extremely helpful. We are just rushed. We […]
As a kid who grew up poor in the South Bronx, I benefited from help from extended family members and the kindness of strangers. As such, I grew up with the mentality that one must, at some point, pay it forward. This is partly why I […]
Sometimes you overhear your kids say the darndest things. Sometimes you overhear them say some really smart things. Sometimes you hear them say the sweetest things that stick in your heart and mind. My son does all of the above. Each day I am a bit stunned (although […]
I love the adventure of traveling around around the world. And while I like planning some parts of my trips, I don’t necessarily plan everything out. I like to see what I find on the ground. Obviously some things like traveling between countries while already on the […]
While in Hong Kong, I was reminded of one of my favorite shows ever. That being BattleStar Galactica (the new one). So well written, acted and just overall grand intensity. It was a show that I looked forward to watching each week. Although, I must admit, that […]
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