Confrontation is uncomfortable. I would go so far as to say that it is painful. At least by the definition that most of us…

When I was in 6th grade, author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau was my personal hero. Thoreau’s Walden Pond concept of going off to…

If you were on social media a couple of weeks ago then you know about an epic debate regarding a poorly exposed picture of a…

Sometimes people come into our lives if only for a brief moment to teach us an important truth. Allow me to share if you…

There is hardly a smell in the world better than warm croissants baking in the oven mingled with a rich coffee aroma. I sit…

Growing up, there was this kid in my class that seemed to get everything he ever wanted. The newest clothes, the best bike, even…

Safe Haven. I think of those couple of people that I knew growing up where when I went to their home I felt completely safe….

We became a foster family when I was the age of eight. My older brother and sister were already out of the house so it…

Having a vivid imagination has it’s pluses and minuses. I live with a couple of roommates on the top floor of an extremely old house….

I moved from Brooklyn to Queens a little over 4 years ago. When I moved I decided that I would like to get involved in…