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  • The Art of Controversy

    My fascination with political cartoons began nearly twenty years ago when I stumbled upon a piece at a local flea market.  It was a serendipitous discovery—an 1874 Harper’s Weekly cartoon by Thomas Nast.  The glass had bubbled with age, but… Continue reading

    The Art of Controversy
  • Welcome To The Groove Machine

    Our lives unfold in chapters—some good, some bad, some that seem endless, and others that challenge us. Which chapter holds the most significance? That’s anyone’s guess. But now, midway through my fifties, I find myself in a chapter where I… Continue reading

    Welcome To The Groove Machine
  • The Pretty Crazy Girl

    I was living in Astoria, a vibrant neighborhood in Queens, when I first discovered Roosevelt Island. Nestled along the East River, the slender island offered a stunning view of the iconic New York City skyline. At one end, an aged… Continue reading

    The Pretty Crazy Girl
  • Thus Spake the Nightspirit

    Tradition is more than just a word—it’s a vibrant, living celebration that connects the past with the future. From family rituals to large cultural events, tradition bridges generations and shapes the collective identity of communities. In Phoenixville, one of the… Continue reading

    Thus Spake the Nightspirit
  • The Tragedy On Washington

    Music has always been a part of my life, evolving from childhood band practice to a decades-long career in the industry. Through it all, one constant has remained—music, like life, is ever-changing, often driven by tragedy and loss. One such… Continue reading

    The Tragedy On Washington