These are not ordinary times on Staten Island. For my neighbors in New Dorp, the days are full of feeling overwhelmed. It’s getting colder and confusion and sadness are growing deeper. You would think, though, that as the holidays approach,…
Single Dad Laughing blogger Dan Pearce wrote a piece about acceptance titled “Im Christian, Unless You’re Gay.” It’s not really about religion or homosexuality, it’s about acceptance, in general. It’s a powerful blog with powerful messages, which is why I…
This is a challenging holiday season for me and my family. It’s been a season of loss. No matter what, loss makes you sad and there’s no room for sad during the Christmas season. When things are going well, the…