Day: October 8, 2025

Apparently My Hair Type Is “Immune to Convenience”

My hair does not want to be helped. I’ve accepted that. I’ve seen the TikToks. I’ve read the articles. Everyone swears by the same hair tricks: dry shampoo, air-drying, the thing where you sleep with your hair in braids and the classic scrunch-and-go. Apparently, if your hair is “low maintenance,” life is a breeze. My […]

The Lost Boys Musical Is The Perfect Pick For Halloween

The cult classic horror comedy film The Lost Boys is finally getting a Broadway musical adaptation. While the news was a surprise for some, the announcement has garnered excitement from the film’s dedicated fanbase, who are always eager for more content of their favorite film. The Lost Boys’ musical adaptation is set to officially debut […]

NY Yankees Are Not Out of It Yet

The New York Yankees showed last night that they’re far from finished. After losing two games earlier in the series, they managed a dramatic 9‑6 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays to stay alive in the AL Division Series.  They were down 6‑1 early on. That kind of shortfall in October tends to feel […]

Zach Bryan Ignites Controversy with Anti-ICE Song

Recently, Zach Bryan, a famous country singer and former US veteran, has released a small snippet of a new song called “Bad News”. In this snippet, Bryan includes several lyrics that are critical of the government agency ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement). There has been an impassioned response from both sides of the political […]

Trump says Chicago Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker Should be Jailed

This morning, Current President Donald Trump released a social media post on TRUTH that says, “Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also!”.  This post came in response to the open resistance Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor Jay Robert “JB” Pritzker have shown to Trump, calling the […]

Saul Zabar, NYC Food Icon and Co-Owner of Zabar’s, Dies at 97

Saul Zabar, one of the most recognizable names in New York food, died this week at age 97. He was the longtime co-owner of Zabar’s, the famous Upper West Side grocery store known for its wide range of gourmet food. Zabar had been in the hospital after suffering a brain bleed, according to family. Even […]

An Unforgettable Author Visit: Inspiring Students with Billy the Batboy

I had the absolute pleasure of visiting North Wales Elementary School in Pennsylvania to read the Billy the Batboy Children’s Books to an incredible group of students. There’s something special about walking into a classroom full of eager young minds and seeing their faces light up with excitement. Moments like these remind me why I write: to […]

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