Category: Growing Up Bronx
Stories and tales of what it was like Growing Up Bronx during the late 80s and early 90s.
Borrowing more than just books from the library
When I was growing up, we had several libraries to go to. The one I remember visiting most was right down the block from Lebanon…
NYCTALKING 11: The human shield
Growing Up Bronx had it’s pros and cons. I’d say that being used as a human shield during a shootout was probably one of the…
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…
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…
