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When I think of my dad, I think of the stories he’s told me. What he knows and what he wants me to know. I think of the time at Friendly’s when he etched the web of our ancestors onto a napkin. Patrick to Matthew, Edward and Agnes and Teresa and Mary, and at the […]
Near the southern tip of Manhattan are a modern masterpiece and a trove of public sculptures by major 20th century artists that are hiding in plain sight. The first one that came to my attention – and the one that has my heart – is 43 feet high and painted black and white with a […]
A few weeks ago, I took my car in for an annual servicing. The dealership where I bring my car is on the far West Side of Manhattan. It’s a desolate area, so the most sensible option is to wait while the servicing is done. The last time I had brought it in, I was […]
This time a year ago there was talk of canceling Halloween in New York. Though I am a parent of two children, I was unconcerned. Up until that point, Halloween had been a minor event on our family’s calendar. The parent listservs, however, were abuzz with ideas on how to make Halloween happen. The problem […]
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