Editor’s Note: We were all saddened to hear of the recent tragic loss of Penny Marshall, famed Bronx actress, producer, and director. Marshall played Laverne on the ‘70s sitcom “Laverne & Shirley”, receiving three Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress. She then went on to direct and produce a number of highly successful films, including

“Today, this class has the assignment to move the milk crates to the lunchroom kitchen,” the bossy nun said. “I want James Fenton and Kevin Gordon to handle the job this time. You may leave the room at 9:30 and return as soon as you have finished.” . . . “Yes Sister,” the boys acknowledged …

Apartment living in the Bronx from the 30’s through 60’s could be described in one word: CRAMPED! Fortunately for most, this was a temporary condition that lasted until the family could afford to move to a larger apartment or the kids graduated high school or college or married. Simple enough, problem solved. Now imagine this …

My mother died last year. Her death qualified me for admission to an untitled support group of those who have lost a parent they loved. Never spoken about, you know your soulmates by the shocked gaze and hard swallow when they realize you share their pain. This is being written for those who share my …