Monthly Archives: June 2011

A Story Worthy of King Solomon

It’s a story worthy of King Solomon. My apartment complex consists of two buildings, the “A” building and the “B” building. Each one has eight floors, twenty apartments on each floor.   Each building is identical. A few months ago, … Continue reading

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Jealousy and Envy in the Blogosphere

There are two types of people, each with a different take on the importance of culture vs. the individual. There are those who focus on the wonderful fact that anyone who works hard enough can succeed, and others who say … Continue reading

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NYC — Seven Days, Seven Photos

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Happy Birthday, Jenn

There is nothing as magical in the world as the moment when a person you once pictured as a confusing blur, suddenly becomes clearly visible, as if  viewed through a freshly polished piece of glass.  Will this glass always remain … Continue reading

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Canada’s Most Embarrassing City?

“Vancouver, Canada’s most embarrassing city.” “Nice way to be classy, Vancouver.” “I am ashamed that I am from Vancouver.” “Never going to Vancouver again.” There was a riot after a sporting event in Vancouver.  It wasn’t incredibly shocking to me, … Continue reading

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A Month of Instagram

In the last month, I’ve taken over 300 photos of my neighborhood in Queens and around the New York City, and posted them on Istagram, which is a Twitter-type app on the iPhone for photography.   I’ve also greatly enjoyed … Continue reading

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Coming Clean

“Be careful what you put online,” my mother told me a few days ago, after “Weinergate” hit the newspapers. “Those things can come back to haunt you if you ever run for office!” She’s probably right. Because of the large … Continue reading

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Back Next Week

Why haven’t I been writing on this blog? I can give you the professional answer.  I am busy with work. I can give you the artistic answer. I have been focusing my energies on taking photographs for Instagram rather than … Continue reading

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