The traffic on West 57th Street was heavier than usual for the time of day. My wife and I made our way slowly, chatting and observing the people around us as we inched closer to the parking garage we always used next to the Ziegfeld Theatre. There was something big going on that night. A …
Anatomy Of A Gesture
The wind-swept rain stung my face as I peddled into the downpour, my glasses obscured by the lashing water and my clothes weighed down by the bitter March rain. I craved to look at my watch for the encouragement it would provide that I would make it on time, but I recognized the slightest distraction …
Book Review: Lightning Flowers and the Hidden Costs of Surviving Chronic Illness
What’s the true cost of staying alive with chronic illness? In Lightning Flowers, Katherine E. Standefer explores the emotional, financial, and global toll of her implanted defibrillator with raw honesty and heart. This book review dives into the memoir’s bold take on medical trauma, ethical questions, and what it means to live with an invisible illness.
When Is A Challenge Really Not A Challenge?
I took up the Goodreads challenge last year and challenged myself to read twelve books in 2020. And I did it. I read twelve full length books. The only thing is, I read them all in January and haven’t picked up a book since. That begs the question, did I actually fulfill the challenge or …
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The Fence
Approaching the fence warily, Alison wasn’t sure what she’d find on the other side. In her fifty years of living in that house, she’d seen plenty of neighbors come and go, some of whom she’d loved, others she was happy to see the back of, and some she’d never gotten to know. As she peered …
Tate Basildon 