Hedy Page came a long way from her childhood in Nazi occupied Vienna, to her escape through Panama and eventually to NYC… …and Long Beach, NY. In one of my early conversations […]
“You Can’t Be a Giver Halfway”, Hedy Page
In His Pursuit of Happiness—He’s Persistent
Aren’t we all driven by the same quest, happiness? Aren’t we one in that? “One love, one heart, one destiny.” (Bob Marley) Biking our boardwalk is one of the most valuable assets […]
Backyards and Bombers
I’m only fifteen minutes away from Jones Beach, but I never attended an air show there. I haven’t experienced a moving military air show since B-24s and B-29s flew in formation over […]
Suicide, Pain, and Power
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.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eric Couldn’t Be Near Hate; He Said it Was Infectious
Hedy Page only wants to focus on the good in the world today. She attributes her focus on kindness and love to Eric. Hedy invited me to her home for a visit. […]
Signs of Good Life on Planet Earth
I got mooned recently, and it was beautiful. I don’t shoot the moon very often, but there was a supermoon that I felt I had to capture. From our dune crossover, the […]
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