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New Yorkers gather for picnic

A dozen New Yorkers with HPS gathered for a picnic on June 24th at Riverside Park on 103rd Street. They spent the afternoon sharing food and fun while getting to know one another better. The group hopes to hold additional events throughout the year. The next picnic is Sunday, Sept. 2 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Riverside Park at 103rd Street. 

Yep, it’s true, I’m a trekkie

Last night I wasn’t feeling all that great. I decided to give up trying to be productive and succumb to the wishes of my body. I was going to get some rest. When I’m trying to relax, it isn’t uncommon for me to put something on Netflix and either watch it, or sometimes just listen to it.  One of my favorites, besides historical dramas, is Star Trek. I’ve seen every episode of every series at least once, some more than that. Still, when I want to kick back, I’m still drawn to rewatching them. I’m not really a science fiction junkie, but there’s just something different about Star Trek.  Perhaps it’s the striving for a sort of utopia life. It’s a life where everyone is valued and everyone contributes according to their talents. It isn’t devoid of finances or privilege, but they are in a reasonable balance. Technology has overcome a lot, but not everything. Still, the goal is to respect differences and live in harmony. Sounds pretty idealistic, but the plots are what do it f...