Author: kim

What’s in a Label?

There are several definitions of labels. A label can be a noun or a verb. A noun would be a word or phrase that describes a person, group, or thing. A verb would mean to affix a label to, to make with a label, or describe by a label.

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Lift up New Yorkers in Need—No Matter When They Arrived Here

Crises create inflection points in our city – and we can choose the path forward. If we successfully meet the moments, there is an opportunity to address not only the immediate need, but the conditions that brought us to that point. In moments of heightened stakes, heightened emotions, and heightened need, however, there is great risk of doing additional, lasting harm.

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A Tale of Two Rescues

Someone once said to me, “Isn’t bird watching boring? I’m from the school of ‘If you’ve seen one bird, you’ve seen them all’.” Frankly, I suggest that person find another school.

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Ralph Lee

Last week I watched a street parade of his puppets which made me want to dance with delight. This time the mood was different as these ghostly apparitions in the Cathedral held me spellbound.

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Day Trippin’ – The Armstrong Center

The Armstrong Center opened on July 6, 2023 with the exhibit Here To Stay. It tells the story of Louis Armstrong’s five-decade career as an innovative musician, rigorous archivist, consummate collaborator and community builder.

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How Not to be Jewish 

Was it the Holocaust’s unspeakable destructive effect on Jews or simply guilt, denial and shame? No matter, the family story I have learned is quite extraordinary. Mazel Tov!

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March 2026 - Jefferson Market Library, Greenwich House, International Women's Day

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Village Pet Pages

  • Giving and Receiving
    In December 2001, when my husband, John, and I brought a pair of black-headed caiques into our lives, we had no experience as bird owners.

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