Having grown up in the South Bronx, I didn’t go to many County Fairs as a kid. Actually, I don’t believe I ever went to any as a kid. I did go to little fairs that were held in empty lots in the Bronx. Do those count? […]
I’m a lucky mom. My son means the world to me and he knows it. He goes out into the world secure of my love. I feel happiness in that thought. His birthday was two weeks ago and we’ve been celebrating it the last two weeks culminating in […]
Just this morning Facebook sent me a reminder that it was one of my “friend’s” birthday and that I should send a message. I admit, as of late, I do so reflexively occasionally mixing up the birthday message by a word or two. I hated the birthday Facebook […]
I already know and have shared with you all that if a zombie apocalypse were to occur it would happen in the month of August. We have just a few more days left to see if it comes this year. Comets, weird elections, wildfires, floods are running rampant […]
Years ago I was quite fortunate to travel to Cuba where I could learn more about the widely lauded public health system. It was an amazing experience to go to their public health school, maternity wards and community health centers. After while, admittedly, I did zone out occasionally […]
I want to share with you a question I have been asking myself. Is it better use of one’s time to go back to a country you loved visiting or is it better to always keep going to new ones? I for one love, love, love New Orleans […]
In ancient Rome, on a day like today, was celebrated as the day of the Portumnalia. For some it is the festival of the maritime ports and the port workers. However, Portumnalia was associated at first with Portunes (AKA Portumnes or Portunus) was a god of keys, doors and livestock. […]
A decade or two ago, I used to work for the Federal Government. Specifically, the Department of Justice. As such, I would be able to tell you when, if you were so planning, to commit a crime and flee the country. Edward Snowden didn’t need my advice […]
Since I got back from South Africa, I have been laid up due to a torn knee muscle. Sometimes, I just have really bad luck. I just suck it up and keep going. I keep going to work. I had to keep finding a way to get […]
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