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Today at Whole Foods, I found myself an unwilling spectator to a tense confrontation. I had parked in a designated grocery pickup spot, waiting for my online order, when I noticed a black Tesla pull into the handicapped space next to me. A woman in her thirties parked, hung her handicapped tag, stepped out, grabbed …
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Many writers hold day jobs, yet the delicate equilibrium between their writing pursuits and the demands of their professional lives can frequently clash. It requires a unique mindset to not only savor one's passion but also successfully earn a livelihood in the process.
From the beginning of spring to the end of fall, Jonathan woke before the sun rose and worked his farm, rain or shine, six days a week. He stopped only to eat his lunch under an ancient oak tree. The tree, at the tallest point of his farm, provided an unobstructed view for miles. He …
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 …
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 …
Tate Basildon 