I wrote about summer vacation in the sixth grade./ My teacher told me to be a writer./ I “put it in a file and locked it away.”
Tag: Brooklyn Public Library
Learning to Succeed
I am telling you that when I arrived here I was in doubt. Now you can understand what I am talking about. Seeing your face makes me explain, the way of learning is not a game. Gladys says, “Commas come first, and periods come after.” David has a smile. I can’t explain. Gladys says, “It …
When I Lost My Wedding Ring
I came home from work one day in March 2017. It was about 7:00 p.m., and I went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for my wife. As I started, I realized that I had not removed my wedding ring. I went to the bedroom, put my ring on the bedside table, and returned to …
My Coffee Makes Me Sad
Dear Coffee, You know how good I feel when I wake up in the morning, brush my teeth, and have my shower, knowing after that, just before I step out the door, I will be having a nice cup of you on the table, waiting for me. But for some reason or other, this morning …
Ghosting: The Night Before Halloween
In the year 2000, I was working with a family of four. Susan and Mitchell loved taking their kids, Sarah and Jordon, to have fun on Halloween. Seventy-five percent of people celebrate Halloween. Well, I, for one, did not know anything about Halloween; this was my first time celebrating. I am also a Roman Catholic, …
Face the Past
While walking through Washington Square Park, I ran into Bill today. My heart jumped, for it was quite a surprise to see him again after all those years. It was amazing to see how good he looked. We stood looking at each other, and my heart began to beat so fast, while all the memories …
Escape from Abuse
When I had my first child, I was 14 years old. I was homeless, hungry, and with a baby. God stepped in and gave me and my son a chance. We got adopted by a family that loved us. When Michael was locked up in prison at that time, he was 18 years old. I …