Copper, Silver, and Gold

I made two rings last weekend at Stonybrook Fine Arts.             Our instructor Sophia walked through the whole process for us first. The class size was eight, which was a good number for the space. All in all, it took us a little under three hours to make two rings.... Continue Reading →

Drinking and Gathering

Here's the latest installment of my A–Z bar quest. A few nights ago, some friends and I went to two bars with verbs for names. Yes! We started at Drink. It's in the basement of an office building.             Drink is known for its cocktails. There is no cocktail menu;... Continue Reading →

MLK Day 2015

As MLK Day approaches, I feel mournful and ashamed—ashamed of my country. Almost 50 years have passed since MLK's assassination, and we still haven't grasped the concept that Black Lives Matter? I can picture him sitting in heaven's cafeteria with Mohandas Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, etc. They are all shaking their... Continue Reading →

In Case of Fire

I've logged my first random birthday list item for the year: touring a fire station. I always have a number of "randos" on my list = opportunities that randomly present themselves. I love the randos. This opportunity arose through an organization I volunteer with. On Saturday morning, about 10 firefighters showed our group the six... Continue Reading →

Fernando Friday

I'd like to introduce Fernando.                 Every Friday, he will share a favorite quote. Once he gets to know you a little better, he will sing for you. But he only knows one song... "This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized... Continue Reading →

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