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How I Became a Writer as a Fifth Grader
When I was attending elementary school, my neighborhood in Queens was going through “changes,” which was a code word for the “welfare housing” that opened down the block. There was constant talk of drugs and violence in school, and those … Continue reading
Posted in Life in General, Literary
Tagged childhood, elementary school, New York public schools, P.S. 154, The Sting, writing
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Childhood Clues to My Adult Personality
I was dependent on women from an early age. This print has been hanging over our TV for decades. I used to stare at this women for hours. Since it was painted by Marc Chagall, I assume that this woman is … Continue reading
Posted in Life with My Parents, New York City
Tagged Chagall, childhood, couches with plastic, old photos, Queens, therapy
46 Comments
On the Wall in Queens
Posted in Life with My Parents, New York City
Tagged bar mitzvah, childhood, family photos, family vacations, nostalgia
22 Comments
A Tour of my Childhood Bedroom in Queens
I know the photo is awful. Give me a break. I just got off a plane from LA. This is the room I grew up in. I lived here until college. Behind me, is where my old, comfy bed … Continue reading
Posted in Life with My Parents, New York City
Tagged childhood, Flushing, New York City, nostalgia, Queens
33 Comments
Popeye Attacked by Anti-Spinach Mob
The title of this post is misleading. I was going to write a humor piece about Popeye, but as I sat down to watch an old Popeye cartoon on YouTube, a long-repressed memory was awoken, much as the memories of … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Design, Life with My Parents, Movies and Television
Tagged cartoons, childhood, life, Life in General, mothers, Popeye, spinach
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The Toothbrush
Sometimes I feel a little frustrated with blogging, mostly because of you, my dear reader. While I enjoy our interaction, try as I might, I still don’t feel I really know you. Mathematically speaking, am I being too generous in saying … Continue reading