Stories and tales of what it was like Growing Up Bronx during the late 80s and early 90s.
The time my friend saved my ass
Years ago, I got into a fight with one of my buddies from the block. This dude used to come to my house all the […]
Growing Up Bronx
Spark plugs vs the car window
We were a bunch of kids riding our bikes, then this car came and almost hit some of us. He honked his horn, screamed at […]
From group homes to loving fathers
I have two friends whom I admire very much. These men grew up in circumstances that make mine look like a country club. Anyone who […]
Fireworks inside the prostitute house
When we were kids, we were assholes at times. I remember that there was a prostitute house down the block from our building. My friends […]
Food stamps for cash
Back in the days, when you received government assistance there was no ebt card, you were actually issued physical currency called food stamps. Most stores […]
How I know that kids don’t play outside anymore
As I was walking to the subway after work I noticed a young man who’s bike chain had come off the wheel. He was staring […]
Can Angel have company?
When we were kids, we didn’t have Facebook messenger or text messages. You stuck your head out the window and screamed your friend’s name, you […]