Monday, September 7, 2015

Originally on Facebook - September 4, 2015

We are driving through the Bronx.


Burnside, Webster, Valentine aves. Fordham Rd, City College, My Lady of Mercy, and where the old Public Library once stood, demolished and replaced by what I was told was a sleeker and more modern structure.

The red of brownstones faded and new Walgreens, Cee & Cee, Apple Store replaced my sister's school and the Alexander where we used to shop... It's not my childhood New York but it's still mine.


Confessions from a Protestant student at Catholic school

During 5th and 6th grade, I attended my local Catholic school just some blocks from my house. In 6th grade, I think I was the only Protestan...