Neila Berube is a strong woman. But even the strongest can be tested beyond their limit. She was so tested. But she endured, she pushed on. She said, “There are no choices.” […]
Suicide, Pain, and Power
It’s our Time at Bat
In our troubled world, it’s good to be able to do something good, effective, and within our reach. Especially something that can be life-saving. Alex Tirado started the 999 Squat challenge last […]
At the Edge of the Sea—Mystery
Treking the sands of the City by the Sea, I’ve seen finds that mystify me. Among the metal detectorists I encountered was Gary, who, in 2016, showed me this beauty: a 3.67-carat […]
Life Alterations: Clip, Clip, Clip, Sew, Sew, Sew
The heart cuts and sews our lives, despite our patterns’ chalk lines. You make a life plan—and, as Julia Sweeney said, God said Ha! You think if you’re careful, you can steer […]
How We Kill Whales
A juvenile humpback whale washed ashore near me, On Dec. 30th, a neighbor alerted me to the whale’s arrival at the surf’s edge. When I went down to see it at about […]
Do I Have Fancy Clothes? This—Is My Thing.
Lisa’s German Shepherds, Rocky and Mimi, sounded like they’d like some tasty leg of Lee. They soon calmed down. I spoke with Lisa Wong Esposito at her home on Long Beach Blvd […]
She’s Come a Long Way From Working the Streets of NYC
First, it was New York City’s Lower East Side. When she decided to do her thing in Long Beach, we were ready—all we needed were her prints. Well, her prints are in. […]
Prime People In a Prime Spot
As I biked the boards home for lunch, it was cold, and the boards were empty; you could land a small plane. But then I noticed the new Primary Care facility, which […]
Being Thankful—From Wings—to Whales
There is so much to be thankful for as Autumn bursts across Long Beach, NY. Walk, bike, or drive down our Long Beach streets, and you’re in American civilization. Venture to our […]
New Upside To Downward Dog
I was tired from biking the boards, trudging sand, chasing whales. As I rode home, I hoped I wouldn’t see another whale because—I’d have to stop—again. No matter how tired, thirsty, or […]
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