Author Archives: nicholhart

Not quite two and a half years ago, I wrote the first post of this blog – Goodbye (For Now) –  my ode to New York City and, more specifically, Brooklyn.  It was a powerful essay for me to write, as … Continue reading →

So, I’ve been trying to write an essay about a dance class I take.  It’s taken about 15 versions so far, none capturing what I want to capture.  I’m so far from what I originally wanted to capture and can’t … Continue reading →

The therapist gave us paper and asked us to draw a picture of how we felt. My first thought, how do you draw a picture of a feeling? My second thought, this is ridiculous. My third thought, I’m a horrible … Continue reading →

A romanticized, fictionalized true story. December It was December. I forgot. I started the day upset and discontent. I had forgotten what that felt like, so long had passed since this specific strain of upset had surfaced. Had it ever? … Continue reading →

My son is precocious. He is a wise soul. He is mature. And he is very, very emotional. Since the moment he could proactively engage with the world, he interacted in a way that made people make note of these … Continue reading →

She cries. Tears stream down her face. Tears that have threatened throughout the movie, but haven’t surfaced. Let’s not start overly dramatic — she cries easily. Let’s recall, she shed a tear in The Replacements, her favorite movie but not … Continue reading →

Race day was March 28th, but this story begins a few weeks early. 5 Weeks Pre Race Day: I CRASH! It’s supposed to rain, but it’s So Cal, so it doesn’t. I debate with Brian, my friend and training partner … Continue reading →

Mommy you don’t love me. I love you Gemma. It’s not fair that you love Kai & Sasha. I love you Gemma. I don’t think you love me, Momma. Gemma, I love you. Why do you think I don’t? [My … Continue reading →