Whether you like it or not, Valentine’s Day is coming up (this Sunday) !  I realized this morning that I have no idea how Valentine’s Day started, what the original traditions were or how it became the holiday this it is today.  So, I looked to The History Channel* for some guidance.  I found an [...]

I was troubled this morning when a young woman–about my age–pushed by, elbowing me in the side and cutting in front of me to score a seat on the A train.   What gives?!  This isn’t the first time this has happened to me during my commute to and from work, and I’m sure it won’t be the [...]

  I know students all over the city are jumping for joy at this morning’s inclement weather, but I’ve got to say, I hate when it snows.   Okay, okay–I’ll admit that it is pretty sometimes and sort of fun to play in if you have the proper attire, but that doesn’t make up for the [...]