September 2010
2 posts
Making Music
When I was in Washington, D.C. a few weeks ago, I walked past a man who was playing a great beat with empty paint containers, cardboard boxes and metal scraps. This man drew a crowd with his big smile and infectious drumbeat. I enjoyed the music, but didn’t think too much of it- that is, until I was back home in NYC and found another man playing music with similar “instruments”- a plastic box, a...
I'll Be Missing You
My pup just passed away a few days ago. The degree to which a pet is part of a family varies drastically- but I can say that my dog, China, was a big part of mine. I am an only child, and losing her felt as though I was losing a sibling. Now that she is gone, the house isn’t filled with quite the same energy and vibrancy as it once was. Her presence and playfulness are dearly missed. I hesitated...