I grew up in a semi-rural nook in the middle of Queens, New York. The city had surrounded us leaving a tiny enclave walking distance from the subway. The house was more than a hundred years old. It had been… Read More ›
Day: 2019-10-22
STAYING MOTIVATED – BY ELLIN CURLEY
There’s an interesting strain in Jewish history. When Jews are persecuted, killed, locked in Ghettos or severely discriminated against, as in most of our history, we stick together. We stay strong and united. We cling to our traditions and our… Read More ›
IT’S GLOWING TODAY BUT TOMORROW, THE RAIN WILL COME – Marilyn Armstrong
Driving home from River Bend, I was still — after all these years — breathless at how beautiful this area is. It’s love at the river and even in town, but as you turn down our street, it’s just so… Read More ›
WE WENT TO THE RIVER BECAUSE THE WORLD WAS GLOWING – Garry Armstrong
By the time we got through with the bank and the grocery and the pharmacy, I was ready for an ambulance. The years really do catch up with you. I was so tired, I hadn’t even brought a camera with… Read More ›