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The stoop was not just an architectural feature of many of the buildings in The Bronx, it was much more than that. In addition to flanking the entryway to the building , it was the place to linger, to hang out and have what my older son refers to as a “stop and chat.” It […]
My father had a story to tell but unfortunately I was not ready to hear it when he was alive. I know that he was the youngest of seven children and that his father died shortly after my father was born. I don’t recall my father sharing many stories about his siblings, extended family or […]
Recently I have eaten more hot dogs, hamburgers, and sausages than I normally would in the span of a few weeks, mainly because it’s summertime and everyone is busy grilling. Typically I would try a bit of everything but as the weeks have gone by I realized that hamburgers (even the Brazilian style burger we […]
In the past two weeks we have had many reasons to celebrate. Our anniversary marking 36 years of marriage, and our son’s and daughter-in-law’s marking their first year of marriage. There have also been weddings, engagements, and of course, birthdays. In an embarrassment of riches the 4th of July almost slipped by unnoticed except that […]
