THE FUNERAL PROCESSION OF CELIA CRUZ © PJ Hayward, New York, 2003; Revised 2012 Recently I was reminded of the irreplaceable loss, in July 2003, of one of the most beloved and extraordinary performers of our time, the legendary Cuban Queen of Song, Celia Cruz. Celia would strut, run, dance or sashay onto the stage,… Continue reading THE FUNERAL PROCESSION OF CELIA CRUZ
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NEW YORK COPS MURDER UNARMED, UNRESISTING FATHER OF SIX – YOU BE THE WITNESS AND YOU BE THE JUDGE – Do You See This Man Resisting Arrest?
NEW YORK COPS MURDER UNARMED, UNRESISTING FATHER OF SIX YOU BE THE WITNESS AND YOU BE THE JUDGE Do You See This Man Resisting Arrest? © PJ HAYWARD, 2014 New York On Friday July 18, 2014 an UNARMED Eric Garner, a married father of six children, was murdered by Staten Island Police, who put the… Continue reading NEW YORK COPS MURDER UNARMED, UNRESISTING FATHER OF SIX – YOU BE THE WITNESS AND YOU BE THE JUDGE – Do You See This Man Resisting Arrest?
DREAM
© PJ Hayward, New York 2001 Ever since I was very small I have had vivid dreams about all kinds of things. When I reached my teens I became aware that occasionally I would meet up with people or situations that I had dreamed about, but I always chalked it up to either my imagination… Continue reading DREAM
MY CHAIR
MY CHAIR © PJ Hayward, New York 2011 I nod off in my chair now. From my chair I can look beyond the rusty fire escape outside my window, to the maze of buildings beyond, growing ever more abundant with the passing of time. Where beautiful trees were once filled with singing birds, now rise… Continue reading MY CHAIR
FLIGHT 191: A BRUSH WITH DEATH
FLIGHT 191 - A BRUSH WITH DEATH PART 12 OF A SERIES - STORIES FROM A LIFE © PJ Hayward, New York 2008 First Published 2008 by Hold On Publications Revised © PJ Hayward New York 2013 While I was working at the job I just told you about, an incident occurred which was one… Continue reading FLIGHT 191: A BRUSH WITH DEATH
EXPLORING THE MIND SET BEHIND NEW YORK CITY’S STOP AND FRISK LAW
Today, I am asking for some of you readers to post your views on this next piece in the "comments" area at the end of this piece. I am asking because this is such an important issue. You seem to be a very assorted group of people from all over the world and I… Continue reading EXPLORING THE MIND SET BEHIND NEW YORK CITY’S STOP AND FRISK LAW
GLIMPSE INTO POWER
GLIMPSE INTO POWER © PJ Hayward, New York 2009 On June 1, 2009, the mighty General Motors declared bankruptcy. It has been my lifelong habit to throw any and all huge corporate conglomerates into one general bag which I would describe as follows: supremely greedy, unethical, socially unconscious, repulsive, and self-serving. I’m not sure if… Continue reading GLIMPSE INTO POWER
THE NUMBING OF SEPTEMBER 11 PART 1
The Numbing of September 11 Part 1 THIS POST IS OFFERED IN RESPECTFUL MEMORY OF THOSE INNOCENT VICTIMS AND VALIANT FIRST RESPONDERS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES ON OR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF, THE TRAGEDY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 © PJ Hayward. New York 2008 First Published by Hold On Publishing Co. New York 2009 For… Continue reading THE NUMBING OF SEPTEMBER 11 PART 1
THE NUMBING OF SEPTEMBER 11 PART 2
The Numbing of September 11 Part 2 © PJ Hayward. New York 2008 First Published by Hold On Publishing Co. New York 2009 Honestly I don’t remember if my office was open or if I even went to work the couple of days following the 9/11 attacks. I draw a blank trying to think… Continue reading THE NUMBING OF SEPTEMBER 11 PART 2
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