We do not write because we want to; we write because we have to. W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965)

Redolent Definition: (adjective) Having or emitting fragrance. Synonyms: Aromatic Usage: The whole atmosphere was redolent with the savory fumes of roast meat.

Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix (1798) Considered the foremost painter of the Romantic movement in France, Delacroix is known for his dramatic interpretations of scenes from mythology, literature, and political, religious, and literary history and for his sensuous use of color. […]

Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit. W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965)

Shutout Definition: (noun) A defeat in a game where one side fails to score. Synonyms: Skunk Usage: The coach knew that if his team could score just one point, it would avoid the humiliation of a shutout.

Chairman Crowley on Judge’s Decision to Block Executive Order Cutting Federal Funds to Sanctuary Cities (Washington, DC) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement after a federal judge blocked President Trump’s executive order to cut […]

Chairman Crowley on Holocaust Remembrance Day (Queens, NY) – House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley (D-NY) issued the following statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day: “The Holocaust is one of the darkest and most horrific crimes in human history, and it […]

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude — roots that can be pulled up. George Eliot (1819-1880)