Myrtle
I got my turtle in the pet department of W. T. Grants when I was in kindergarten and put her in a plastic bowl on the kitchen counter next to the sink.
Category: Lifestyle
The Symbolic Ethnicity of San Gennaro
When new immigrants come to the United States, whether they are ethnic, racial, religious, or political groups, they are immediately faced with the need to assimilate into American society. There are some changes that occur which are common to all groups. T
The Illusion of Restoration—Returning home after 35 years
It wasn’t something I consciously thought about every day, but it lived beneath the surface: one day I would return home, and something inside me would finally settle. The streets I knew as a child, the language, the sea, the familiar light — all of it would somehow restore the part of me that had remained suspended in time.
Kudos from Contemporaries, Upon Ann Northrop’s Retirement as Co-Host of Gay USA
Proof of a life well-lived came in the form of swift and swooning responses, upon soliciting testimonials in praise of Ann Northrop. The widely influential journalist, broadcaster, educator, activist, strategist, and golfer recently retired as co-host of the long-running weekly broadcast Gay USA (gayusatv.org).
HIV Spreads Like Wildfires in Gay Bathhouses
Back during the AIDS epidemic of the 80s, to get a knock at your door from the Department of Health could mean life or death.
The Future of Yesterday
Did you have a metal character-related lunch box when you were a kid? You know, those colorful 1960s tin litho treasures featuring Peanuts or Superman or the Munsters or Hogan’s Heroes or Batman & Robin or Get Smart or Star Wars or Gunsmoke (if your parents were seriously lame).
Village Blueprints – Building the Neighborhood’s Future
Village Blueprints – Building the Neighborhood’s Future
Preserving the Spirit of Tango: Leonardo Suarez Paz and the Piazzolla100 Festival Bringing Buenos Aires to New York
New York City once again became a center for tango culture as the Piazzolla100 Festival returned, celebrating the music, dance, and legacy of legendary Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla.
No Picnic: Phil Hartman’s Long-Lost East Village
Recently, I had a conversation with Hartman at his Two Boots Pizza in the West Village. This conversation has been condensed and edited for length and clarity.
Amid Spain’s Victory, World Cup Final’s First-Ever Halftime Show Warms the Soul
Sunday, July 19 was the day that Spain took down the defending FIFA World Cup champions, Argentina 1-0 in the final of the 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
America at 250
- Driving With Your Pet
We were recently car shopping and were pleasantly surprised to see how pet friendly car companies have become. This led us to check information at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and The Center for Pet Safety (CPS).