The non-bucket list

I never want any part of this. Photo by Chris Brown

Ever since that Bucket List movie came out a few years ago, everyone likes to talk about what’s on his or her personal “bucket list.” That’s nice and all, but I think people also need to make a list of things they never want to do. It’s really just as important. Why take the good with the bad when you can just have the good? Read the rest of this entry »

Bronx News: For some, feast serves as distraction from 9/11

Glenda Torres didn’t want to think about 9/11 on the 10th   anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. Instead of going to any of the ceremonies marking the anniversary on Sunday, she went to Ferragosto, an annual street festival in the Bronx’s Little Italy.

“It takes my mind off of it,” said Torres, 34. “I saw some things that I would rather not remember.”

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My personal reflection on Sept. 11

Courtesy of the Prints and Photographs Division. Library of Congress.

It’s hard to believe that it has already been ten years.

I first heard what had happened in seventh grade Pre-AP English class at Acton Middle School. Our teacher, Mrs. Brewer, had the unenviable task of breaking the news to our class: Two planes have hit the World Trade Center. We are under attack. Read the rest of this entry »

What to be afraid of this weekend: Snakes with arms

Now that earthquakes and hurricanes are out of the way, you are probably thinking that you have nothing to be afraid of this weekend. Fear not, because, as a member of the media, it is my job to frighten you. And it’s a job I hope to do well.

This weekend, you should fear evolution.

Snakes with arms: Not as far away as you think. Source photos courtesy of Layne Norton and Ramesh NG

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