by Billy Gogan | Aug 28, 2018 | musings, writing
I have a big family, which means there is always a kid around. And while the terrible twos – and even-more-terrible thirteens- can be infuriating, there is something special about a kid’s imagination that makes it all worthwhile. Surrounded by grown-ups, I find myself...
by Billy Gogan | Aug 14, 2018 | musings, New York City
There are over 300 million people living in the United States today, and over 60% live in cities. These urban locales range from major metropolises to smaller, still-blossoming centers. Like most people, I feel an affiliation to my city – its food, its sports teams,...
by Billy Gogan | Jul 31, 2018 | musings, The Time Period
Some of my favorite movies and books include time travel. From HG Wells’ “The Time Machine” to 1980s favorite “Back to the Future,” time travel transports our heroes to an unknown setting where they face adventure and confusion. I’ve never traveled through time, other...
by Billy Gogan | Jul 21, 2018 | musings, The Time Period
It is said that home is where the heart is. And for some of us, home is also where the mess is. I’ve been thinking about how much stuff I own and it makes me wonder why it is necessary when the immigrant relatives of my past had so little. Keeping up with work and my...
