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

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

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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