As we found our seats in the back of the lecture hall—hiding as best we could that an interloper was among the crowd—we took possession of two deep chairs that were surely the root of Everett Lounge’s name. Forgetting for a moment that this was a Teachers College workshop I got right to work as Arlène Casimir-Siar took […]
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As I stated a few weeks ago on onedrawingaday.com I at one time thought my collegiate career could bring me to Columbia University to pursue writing. Those were the days that the New York City Ivy league school seemed attainable. Well, almost attainable. OK, not really, but it certainly did—and still does—warrant the respect that made the […]
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As the healthcare system is once again under political attack and not being dealt with as adults who want better for our country should, I found this post unfinished from a few months back. The current topic not withstanding (please do your research before taking side) it is not easy to be a politician, on […]
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I watched as the trucks arrived and the crew set up for the day. Having no idea how long it takes to dismantle and drop a 70 foot tall maple tree, I set up surveillance to track the progress. Spys were keeping me informed and the sounds of “The Chipper” alerted me to the momentum of […]
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I took a class titled Connections during my last semester in high school. The elective was led by two of my favorite teachers. One taught Art and the other English, both focusing on “liberal” studies where the two subjects crossed pathes. Needless to say the […]
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Food related issues are very close to my heart. It seems these days they take up a bit of my personal and professional time. I am honored to have worked with a local farm project to help promote a yearly fundraiser.
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