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Author: czvasser

As a kid, I grew up in Morrisania, in the Bronx and learned to grow food in the Crotona Park victory garden. That ultimately led to a green career including 20 years at the Bronx Zoo and more than 30 years in non-profit management. I learned to cook at my grandmothers knee before I was 10 years old and still love it. My love basketball and I referee boys, girls High School Varsity and recreational basketball. I write, I write, I write. I was an English major with a thought of going into journalism. Hmm, but I still write everyday.

November 14, 2025 czvasser Fried Chicken

Garvey Revisited

“Once you realize the power of your thoughts, you won’t just think anything. Once you realize the power of your words, you won’t just say anything. Once you realize the power of your presence you won’t just be anywhere”.
Marcus Garvey

The Black Star Line, an all-Black-owned and operated steamship company generated immense pride and attracted millions of members to the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), making it the largest Black organization of its time.

October 1, 2025 czvasser Handstands, Morning Coffee

Lost

What do you do 
when you lose your life’s love
one it took years
To find
that one

Find another
I don’t have that long

Get a dog
I had a cat

Be happy
How

August 26, 2025 czvasser Events, Fried Chicken

A Visual Gesture

Summer Art Workshop by Aleathia Brown

August 29 , 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

The Children’s Art Carnival 62 Hamilton Terrace, New York

Theme: A Visual Gesture

Audience: Adults, Seniors Tickets: $48.50 A Line, bold, colorful, and Moving can be Art. Join this art-making workshop on a special coated paper. Participants will create their masterpieces with acrylic paint accompanied by a vibrant Music playlist.

This session will be guided by a Master Teaching Artist, Aleathia Brown of Aleathia’s.