So, naturalists observe, a flea Has smaller fleas that on him prey; And these have smaller still to bite ’em; And so proceed ad infinitum. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)

glutton Definition: (noun) A person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously. Synonyms: gourmand, gorger, gannet, gobbler, pig Usage: He is a real glutton when it comes to junk food, but somehow he stays skinny as a toothpick. Discuss.

Balthasar, Melchior, and Gasper The three Kings came to say hello to Councilman Mark Gjonaj at his office on Williamsbridge Road  Wednesday, and to help Santa give out a sleigh full of toys to the boys and girls who stopped […]

Carl Ransom Rogers (1902) An influential American psychologist, Rogers is best known for having developed the technique of nondirective therapy, in which therapists refrain from offering advice or interpretation so as to allow clients to talk freely. By the 1960s, his method had been widely adopted, and Rogers became one of the best-known professionals in his field. His books include 1961’s On Becoming a Person. According to Rogers, what are the characteristics of a fully functioning person living “the good life”? More…

Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation. Henry Fielding (1707-1754)

enrapture Definition: (verb) To fill with delight. Synonyms: enchant, enthrall, ravish, transport Usage: The Harry Potter books have enraptured millions of young readers. Discuss.

Millard Fillmore (1800) Born in a log cabin in rural New York, Fillmore was compelled to work at an early age to help support his large, impoverished family. Despite his limited education, he became a lawyer and was elected vice president under Zachary Taylor. Upon Taylor’s death in 1850, Fillmore was sworn in as president. His attempt to take a moderate stance on the highly contentious issue of slavery ended his political career. While being fed soup, a dying Fillmore made what remark that turned out to be his last? More…

Two friends, two bodies with one soul inspired. Homer (900 BC-800 BC)

corpulence Definition: (noun) Bulkiness or largeness of body; fatness; portliness. Synonyms: stoutness Usage: The corpulence of the adult pig astounded those who had never seen one before. Discuss.

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has been indicted on multiple weapons possession charges for illegally having five handguns, an ammunition feeding device, and high-capacity magazines in his car.           District Attorney Clark […]

As 2020 drew to a close, China and Russia strengthened their alliance through joint military maneuvers in both Europe and Asia. The move was solidified by joint operations of the two nations’ air and naval forces, as well as through […]

Heinrich Schliemann (1822) As a boy, Schliemann loved Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. After making his fortune, he devoted himself at the age of 36 to searching for the ruins of the ancient city of Troy, which played a prominent role in Homer’s account of the Trojan War but was believed to be fictional. In 1873, Schliemann not only found the remains of Troy—verifying the Trojan War’s place in history—but also uncovered the ruins of several other cities that had been built on the same site. Where did he find Troy? More…

An engaged woman is always more agreeable than a disengaged. She is satisfied with herself. Her cares are over, and she feels that she may exert all her powers of pleasing without suspicion. All is safe with a lady engaged; no harm can be done. Jane Austen (1775-1817)