There’s a disturbing trend on the streets these days that is as dangerous as it is unnecessary. No, I’m not referring to Drake’s “In My Feelings” Challenge (age check, everyone). The fad I find most disturbing concerns the razor-sharp curbs that local towns are installing on the sides of our roads. It’s as if someone in Town Hall decided, “We … read more
I fell on the sidewalk last week. There wasn’t anything there to trip me up: no ice, uneven pavement or protruding tree vines to trick the unsuspecting. I wasn’t distracted by my phone or lost in thought. I just … fell. I wasn’t hurt. My muscle memory kicked in and I performed (if I do say so myself) an impressive … read more
Train stations have never been the most inviting of places. Early morning commuters drape themselves over railings like wet rags, bleary-eyed and in need of caffeine. We spring to life with the arrival of each train, jostling for position in front of the doors like polite linebackers. That is, if we’re not making a mad dash up and down stairs … read more
The new year is always an opportunity to start anew, to shake off the vestiges of the past 12 months and carve a new path forward. What better way to do this than by doing the exact same things we did last year? Traditions are important, but surely we can do better than watching a ball drop on a street … read more