Right now, the world feels like it’s been turned upside down, knocked off its heels, helpless on the ground. The good fortune of one person comes at the expense of the dignity and birthright of another. It’s like we’re being commanded to turn against our sisters and brothers. Perhaps the space ordinarily filled with words […]
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Fluffy, furry Fido, man’s best friend was the main attraction at the Super Pet Expo in Edison, NJ, this past weekend. The Pear Tree Project eagerly explored the exposition floor and mingled amongst mixed company – (Dachshunds, Huskies, German Shepherds and Poodles). The obligatory meet, greet, pet and repeat took place at regular intervals throughout
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(As The Pear Tree Project bids adieu and reflects on the year that was, we also want to gaze at what lies ahead for 2025) … RECAP OF GOOD Ol’ TWENTY-FOUR: Numero Diez: While watching the XXXIII games of the Olympiad – (July, 2024), K. Ho Creamy Boom offers to become a guest blogger for
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Ghost of Christmas Past Professor Hinkle Said ~ Before there were interminable to-do lists, slack-jawed ingrates who share your office space, wrath-inducing traffic jams, and the daily derision of the peace on earth concept; there was the Planet of the Apes fortress (suitable for ages 8 & up). I recollect being 11 when my “Pop-Pop”,
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This morning, like many other mornings, I take the long walk from the parking lot to my place of work. The air is crisp and my stride purposeful – get out of the cold! This march is well thought out, if I cross the street before the first intersection I can avoid the heavy smell
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“Buying the whole bar a drink and breaking up a fight He’s one disco-dancing fool I’m talking about cool-Doug at night” November 9, 2024, 2:11 pm (EST): Grilled cheese sizzling on the stovetop; extra gooey and slightly charred. I’ve been preparing this for her since she was five. Perfect pregame snack – just dip in
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*(Quick note – please click the Podcast link in the email below if you want to listen to our latest program with Kristin Aurelia. Thank You & now back to our regularly scheduled blog) … She Said ~ At times, the words come unrestrained, unbothered by the confines of subject matter. The slippery slope on
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The Pear Tree Project recorded their second Podcast, which aired November 5, 2024. Below are some of the highlights of the event … “Let’s start off with a loaded question, is social media addictive? If yes, how so?” (Kristin, podcast host) … Here are some of the most staggering stats on social media use and its
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There used to be a bumper sticker that read ~ “I am the proud parent of an honor roll student at …” (and they all ended with who the blank cares school name). These decals always bothered me intensely. It wasn’t because the child’s achievements weren’t worthy of recognition. Good for little Willy and Emma,
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And the poets down here Don’t write nothing at all They just stand back and let it all be And in the quick of the night they reach for their momentAnd try to make an honest stand … First time I read those lyrics I was 14. The line made me realize navigating through life
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