The Cockpit I sat in the cockpit, hands steady on the controls. The sky stretched wide, but the windows were clouded, blurring the horizon. Still, the engines roared with power, and I felt the thrill of flying solo — charting my own course through the unknown. The Landing Strip The plane descended onto a vast,… Continue reading Dreams Anthology: The Plane — Chapter One
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Timothy, The Waiting Horizon
Written by Dennis Harvell, Photograph Timothy Harvell Grief bends us toward memory,but horizons remind us of what endures. The Loss These past years still feel strange, never returning to the normal I once knew growing up. My brother is gone. Grief takes up all the space you give it—the loss of a sibling is a… Continue reading Timothy, The Waiting Horizon
Bronx Hip Hop: The Grand Concourse – Evolution, Historic District & Preservation, Week 5
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell Having established its status as an avenue of architectural grandeur and middle-class dreams, the story of the Grand Concourse is one of constant change and enduring resilience. Like the Bronx itself, this majestic boulevard is a living entity that has adapted to shifting demographics and socio-economic pressures, yet… Continue reading Bronx Hip Hop: The Grand Concourse – Evolution, Historic District & Preservation, Week 5
Holiday Lights
A Bronx Philosopher Reflection Holiday Lights The holiday season is officially upon us and the season brings a unique kind of light to the world—a light that chases away the cold and illuminates our shared hope for the year ahead. This stunning scene captures that powerful, universal feeling, showing a community transformed by the festive… Continue reading Holiday Lights
Bronx Hero: Cardi B.
“The I’m just a regular degular shmegular girl from the Bronx.” — Cardi B is under no “With great power comes great responsibility.” 🎤 Bronx Hero Spotlight: Cardi B (Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar) The Foundation & The Vision Cardi B. born in 1992 and raised in the Highbridge section of the Bronx, Cardi B.’s foundation was… Continue reading Bronx Hero: Cardi B.
Bronx Hip Hop: The Grand Concourse: An Avenue of Dreams & Architectural Marvels, Week 4
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell Grand Concourse: An Avenue of Dreams & Architectural Marvels The Bronx is globally renowned as the birthplace of Hip-Hop, but its monumental impact on culture extends far beyond music. Running for nearly four miles, the Grand Concourse stands as one of the borough’s most spectacular and enduring testaments… Continue reading Bronx Hip Hop: The Grand Concourse: An Avenue of Dreams & Architectural Marvels, Week 4
My Sister and the Gangsta Squirrel 🐿️
Written by Dennis Harvell, contributor Tonia Durbin Tonia’s squirrel doesn’t just chase acorns — it patrols the Brooklyn stoop like a true guardian. Every leap feels like a reminder that even small creatures carry big Bronxlyn energy. It was a June afternoon, the kind of day when the bench feels like a familiar friend. She… Continue reading My Sister and the Gangsta Squirrel 🐿️
The Kitchen’s Silence
This essay comes from a place of sadness, but also gratitude. The kitchen was once the heart of our family, and though silence has replaced its noise, the memories remind me of what truly matters. Written by Dennis Harvell The Kitchen’s Silence The Cold is a Liar The cold is a liar today. It promises… Continue reading The Kitchen’s Silence
The Inner Shift: Finding Peace While the World Is On Fire
Written by Dennis Harvell Across the globe, the air feels heavy with volatility and exhaustion. Polarized discourse, digital overwhelm, and global anxiety make it seem as if our collective hopes have sunk deep. Yet amidst this chaos, I see a glimmer of hope—not in politics or technology, but in a profound inner shift happening within… Continue reading The Inner Shift: Finding Peace While the World Is On Fire
Six Siblings Minus One
Written by Dennis Harvell We gathered at Woolworths on Third Avenue, deep in the Bronx, weaving through crowds to make our photo appointment on time. It was my idea—a surprise for our mother, a portrait of unity, memory, and love. We waited for Timothy as long as we could, but he never came. No excuse,… Continue reading Six Siblings Minus One