I woke up and found myself enveloped in a murky haze of the Monday morning blahs. I shuffled languidly towards my window and hoped with childish anticipation that the outdoors would reflect my dreary disposition. While it wasn’t the quintessential summer day that would be advertised in a tourism guidebook, the sun was shining and the sky projected its usual blue hue with … [Read more...]
A Tribute To 9/11: Ten Years Later
I invite you all to take a moment of silence for all those who lost their lives during the World Trade Center attacks. May they all rest in eternal peace … [Read more...]
An Ode to Rick Rescorla: 9/11 Hero
United We Still Stand! Commended as the man who predicted 9/11, Rick Rescorla was a former Army officer who saved nearly 2,700 lives ten years ago, only to lose his own in the process. However, 9/11 was not Rescorla’s only heroic deed outside of the Army. He also saved the lives of hundreds of people during the first attack of the World Trade Center back in 1993. As … [Read more...]
My Love Affair With The Incomparable JR WARD
I’ve always been a fan of the classics. I read Herman Melville’s Moby Dick when I was about ten years old. Although I didn’t quite understand every nuance, metaphor, symbolism or shift in tone. It remains one of my all time favorite books to date. Maybe it’s because I felt so grown-up when I read it back then. Whatever the reason, there is something so nostalgic about that oh … [Read more...]
Family Summer Vacation 2011
My family and I had an amazing time on our cruise. While the ship boasted many pleasures, such as dance clubs, a casino, a variety of shows and restaurants, a large portion of our time was spent outdoors with the natives. We went on several guided tours of the Cayman Islands, Roatan Honduras, Belize and Cozumel Mexico. I finally got a chance to go snorkeling, with stingrays … [Read more...]
Cinderella Redux
Anne Sexton is one of my absolute favorite poets. I remember reading “Transformations,” back in college and being enthralled by her funny, dark yet poignant world. Her parodies of the fairy tales we’ve all grown up with is nothing short of brilliant. She utilized those fictitious tales which has undoubtedly steered the perceptions of both the male and female psyche, to … [Read more...]
What’s the Strangest Thing That Ever Happened To You In The Subways Of New York City?
What Do You Expect...It's New York! Well here's my story... I was most likely in my junior year of college at the time and my good friend and I were headed to one of our usual excursions in the city. It was a typical subway ride, for about five stops or so. Then it happened. A nearly naked older woman entered our subway car. If I had to guess, I would say she was … [Read more...]
Exotic Beauties From Around The World
How do you define beauty? Exotic (ig-zot-it) – Having a strange or bizarre allure, beauty, or quality. We are all aware of the narrow standard of beauty in America. It’s all about refined facial features (symmetrical face, eyes not too narrow or wide, button nose, full lips). Along with the perfect visage, cascading lustrous hair, a tiny waist and a hefty chest are … [Read more...]