A Writer Grows in Brooklyn – part 2
Yesterday, you were shocked to learn how many amazing writers once called Brooklyn ‘home.’ (You were shocked, weren’t you?) Today, we’ll take a closer look at some of those writers and learn some odd facts about them.
For instance, most people say Truman Capote formally established the non-fiction novel in 1965 with In Cold Blood. Cold [...]
The Fans Strike Back: 9 Sports Protests
In Washington, DC, Redskins fans are mailing “Fan Cards” to team headquarters and local media outlets, renouncing their fandom as a result of the actions of owner Daniel Snyder. In Cleveland, legendary fan “Dawg Pound Mike” is encouraging Browns fans to stay out of their seats for the opening kickoff of the team’s Monday night [...]
Your Most Memorable Field Trip
Today my wife and I are celebrating our five-year anniversary. I’m taking a half day, so half these questions are new and the other half I’ve asked before.
1. Growing up in North Jersey, we had our share of memorable field trips—The Land of Make Believe, Turtle Back Zoo, Waterloo Village, Hershey Park, and various museums [...]
