Writings by Sandra Harrison including published and unpublished works of poetry, essays, children's and adult fiction and non-fiction work..
This is the letter I emailed the City’s Mayor, Common Council and City Clerk: I would appreciate you reading and putting in the record my objection to the development for 70 Westchester Ave and the subject of tonight’s public hearing: I strongly object to… Continue Reading “Objection to White Plains re Development of 70 Westchester Ave.”
Can’t remember what my life was like before the pandemic, Before my mother fell in her house, Before I became her POA. And, do all her finances. It’s like my retirement came to an end. And, now I work for my mother But, instead… Continue Reading “Can’t Remember”
Our Country has always been divided And, you might ask, “When did we ever get along?” From USA’s early existence Through its Revolutionary past And, now with the most recent Jan 6 insurrection Reasons might have been different But none the less, There were… Continue Reading “Divided”
From: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2010/04/08/was-the-privates-car-a-g-j-g The Mammoth Garage is no longer and the building was demolished for The Mitchell construction on Mamaroneck Ave. This is the story by Daniel Strohl “The private’s car and the Mammoth Garage By Daniel Strohl on Apr 8th, 2010 at 8:02 am In This Article:… Continue Reading “Mammoth Garage of White Plains”
Do you remember ever climbing to the top of a tower? I have done so many times but mostly when I was younger. I was less scared of heights back then. I have no trouble on top of mountains or cliffs cause they are… Continue Reading “Climbing Towers and Crossing Bridges”
Great Towns where one can walk a nice Main Street or Business District. Some are close to White Plains and others are worth a trip but farther away. Hartsdale has a nice area of stores and restaurants near the railroad station. Scarsdale has a… Continue Reading “Great Main Streets to Visit in Westchester and Beyond”
Don’t know when exactly but fell in love with Lighthouses as a teenager. And, don’t remember which one I saw first or climbed first. I have since my teen years visited or viewed lighthouses. Perhaps, it is why I fell in love with Edward… Continue Reading “Lighthouses”
Ice Cream Social a new ice cream shop is trending on Face Book (FB) and with Westchester Magazine. The store is at a former gas station that was featured in an old add for the Chinese Restaurant that used to be across the street.… Continue Reading “Ice Cream White Plains Style”
From another website Find a Grave: “Ralph WaiteBirth: 22 Jun 1928 White Plains, Westchester County, New York, USADeath: 13 Feb 2014 (aged 85) Palm Desert, Riverside County, California, USABurial: White Plains Rural Cemetery, White Plains, Westchester County, New York, USAPlot: Section 7, Lot 911-AMemorial… Continue Reading “Who’s Buried in White Plains, NY?”
Carolyn Bessett-Kennedy (married to John F Kennedy Jr Adam Bradley (Mayor of WP 2010-2011 Brian Burton (Known as Danger mouse, musician, songwriter and producer Joseph Campbell (author and expert on myth and legend) Frank Enea (musician, composer) Erin Cardillo (actress) Jennifer Damiano (actress in… Continue Reading “Famous People Born in White Plains”