Tag Archives: NYC

Stealing Elegance

Posted on June 27, 2016 by vanbytheriver

On my first trip to New York City, I stole a spoon from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. It was not only the first time for me to the biggest of cities, it was the first and only time I committed … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Education, Entertainment, Inspiration, Travel | Tagged 1960's, Catholic School, Childhood, Country Mouse/City Mouse, NYC, Waldorf Astoria Hotel | 79 Comments

“I Can’t Breathe”

Posted on December 8, 2014 by vanbytheriver

In the words of a U.S. army ranger, Nick Irving. Some perspective . “I’ve been told that I’m “not black enough” by individuals of my own pigmentation simply because I talk a certain way and dress different. So be it. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Writing | Tagged Being Human, Ferguson, News Media, Nick Irving, NYC, Perspective, Race, U.S. Army Ranger | 5 Comments

Justice ?

Posted on December 4, 2014 by vanbytheriver

Here we go. Again. http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/a9bg2k/the-eric-garner-grand-jury-decision Sometimes, it takes a comedian.

Posted in Education, Humor, Inspiration | Tagged Comedy on Tragedy, Daily Show, Eric Garner, Grand Jury, Jon Stewart, Loss of Words, NYC, Staten Island | 1 Comment

The Heartbreak of Jacques Brel

Posted on October 15, 2014 by vanbytheriver

If there is a more anguished, impassioned performance of a song about love lost; I have never witnessed it. My first experience of Jacques Brel was in an off-Broadway show in Greenwich Village in 1968. I was in NYC for … Continue reading →