Tag: community
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Adapting After Having COVID
I’m simply writing this because I don’t think there is enough discussion about the life lived AFTER having COVID. After a week of care from my wonderful mom and step-dad, Vic , I walked into the local urgent care to get my rapid test days after testing positive hoping for a negative. If you are […]
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The Hulk of a Holiday Season In 2021
We all know The Hulk. He’s that iconic Marvel character that just explodes as the mind of Bruce Banner becomes polluted with thoughts. It’s time to recognize the emotional Hulk that lurks in ALL OF US. Can you admit that yes you bottle up until the meltdown instead of having the dialogue needed? At least […]
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Politics Should Stay Out of 9/11 Commemorations
The plain and simple fact is that Washington, DC forgot about the first responders. It took stalwarts like cancer-stricken fmr. NYPD Detective Luis Alvarez , comedian Jon Stewart , and so many more to fight for those who gave their all and their lives on 9/11/01 ! The only Rep I can remember was Congressman […]
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Adapting On A Skateboard
On my latest podcast, Razor Scooter rep. and ‘Crazy Cart’ enthusiast Ali Kermani talks about life after surgery that took him out of the skate parks, and how he’s rolled right back with NEW AND ADAPTED tricks on his skateboard and how he managed to stay positive through recovery post-surgery! Click the link below! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/45057600
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Alex Garrett Podcast Recap 5-22-21
WHAT YOU HEARD ON ALEX GARRETT PODCASTING THIS WEEK This week on Alex Garrett Podcasting, Alex explored why the MTA feels the need to join the vaccination campaign and argued people should not be pressured into getting the vaccine, but told to get the vaxx when the feel comfortable! (https://www.spreaker.com/user/agsportshournyc/5-17-21-mtas-role-in-vaccinations-condem) In addition, Alex talks about […]
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Adapt For A Better Normal In 2021
I am not sure about you, but I am getting sick and tired of this talk of a ‘new normal.’ It’s never discussed in a positive , forward-looking way. How can we be expected to adapt to ‘new’, when there is so much doom and gloom around that word. Yes, forever being masked up anywhere […]
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A Fairway in Manhattan
On my recent podcast, I introduced TigerHoodNYC, yes emblematic of Tiger Woods. Patrick Barr is the man behind TigerHoodNYC and one special block in Manhattan helps bring the community together through golf, milk cartons and overall positivity! If you are or aren’t a golf enthusiast, I highly recommend giving this podcast episode a listen! TigerHoodNYC […]
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James Dolan and Wollman Rink , A Match Made in Heaven
If you hadn’t seen it, Wollman Rink in New York City has had to be saved by the Central Park ice skating community. How did we get here? When the de Blasio administration made the decision to cut contracts with all Trump organization institutions in New York City, they left Wollman rink staff, families, and […]
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Adapting To , Not Ridding, Disability
Below is a portion of a transcript from my January 15th podcast, ‘Adapting To, Not ‘Ridding’ Disabilities’.(https://www.spreaker.com/episode/42959125) Article referenced in the DurangoHeraldOpinion by Tara Kiene on 1/8/21 (https://durangoherald.com/articles/359852) ‘I want you to be introduced to a woman named Tara Kiene. She’s the president CEO of Community Connections and in the Durango Herald she writes this incredible piece […]
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Bringing EB Awareness With Robbie Twible
welcome a family friend , Robbie Twible, who discussed his journey living with Epidermolysis Bullosa. The below transcript put together by Rev Transcripts! Link to the full interview here: (https://www.spreaker.com/user/agsportshournyc/12-17-20-adapting-with-robbie-twible) Alex Garrett:I remember when you were just a little kid running around the campus at Queens college and doing the athletics. Now you are in […]