Author Archives: Mark

On Letting Go, and Letting It Go

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Mark

Tweet thisTwenty years ago today, my son Benjamin was born and died. I mourn him today, yet my thoughts are focused elsewhere. My friend Mark Irons passed away early this morning from complications related to Cystic Fibrosis. I’ve already posted … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Life

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Mark

This one’s a bit long, so please bear with me. Our friend Mark Irons is nearing the end of his amazing journey on this Earth, and I need to write a bit while he’s still here. Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Mark

Tweet thisWelcome back to my blog. I say that to me as well as to you, since I have been neglecting the poor thing. I hope that this is the resumption of a healthy relationship. In any case, I want … Continue reading →

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Tonight, I’m proud to be a New Yorker

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Mark

Tweet thisTonight, the New York State Senate passed the Marriage Equality Act by a 33-29 margin. Republican Senators Stephen Saland, Mark Grisanti, Roy McDonald and Jim Alesi crossed party lines to vote “yes,” more than offsetting Democratic Senator Ruben Diaz’s … Continue reading →

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Why I walk every year to raise money for the March of Dimes

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Mark

Tweet this2011 is the sixth year that I’m walking to raise money for the March of Dimes. I’ve gotten a very late start this year due to the Makena controversy, which left the March of Dimes scrambling to return to … Continue reading →

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