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There is Something to Be Said for Hanging Out on a Sunny Summer Friday Morning In Montclair with Your Sister

Posted on August 16, 2025 by 34orion

There is something to be said for spending a sunny summer Friday morning in Montclair with your sister. First, per a long-standing and ironclad agreement with said sister, I must note that she is much, much younger than me. Exactly … Continue reading →

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On Playground Politics, Bullies, and the Immigrant Experience

Posted on May 11, 2025 by 34orion

When I was ten years old, I immigrated to Summit, New Jersey from Berkeley Heights. It wasn’t far—just over five miles—but for me, it felt like crossing an ocean. I was leaving behind a pack of kids (a “gang” before … Continue reading →

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The Green Flash

Posted on March 21, 2024 by 34orion

“Don’t you see that is your legacy to me. That when you find joy in life seize it and scream with delight until you cannot scream any more. Enjoy the ride while you can because you don’t know how many more runs you are going to get. “ Continue reading →

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The Green Flash

Posted on March 8, 2024 by 34orion

“I needed to find peace in the thought that with love comes loss. If you love or allow yourself to be loved, there will come a time where you be devastated by the loss of that love. It is the price of admission.” Continue reading →

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The Green Flash

Posted on March 6, 2024 by 34orion

I woke up just as the train was leaving Stanford. My seatmate was still fully engrossed by her spreadsheet. Tying to be the hale and hearty fellow traveler I asked, “I am going up to the club car for a cup of coffee may I bring you back something?” Not even taking the time to look up from her computer screen she replied frostily no thank you.” As I made my way through the rocking train to get my coffee, I thought to myself “What a bitch.” Continue reading →

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The Green Flash

Posted on February 11, 2024 by 34orion

After moving back to his hometown to care for his widowed mother, Danny grapples with the pressures and conflicts of family life. Over dinner, his mother vents about politics, revealing their mutual passion for the world outside their home. As the conversation steers towards Conor and Delilah, their complex marriage and potential alcoholism come to light. Despite his desire to intervene, Danny grapples with the consequences of getting involved. Suddenly, a call from Conor reveals a shocking turn of events: Delilah has left him. Continue reading →

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The Green Flash: Chapter 1

Posted on January 23, 2024 by 34orion

Day 1: 3pm Hawaii smells as heaven should. It felt that way because for the last fifteen hours I had been on an airplane wearing a KN95 mask and after smelling my own breath for that long anything would smell … Continue reading →

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