Rich Monetti
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Through the Eyes of Children, a Look Back at the 2016 Election
Photo by Bill Smith It’s getting very close to election day and some local kids are decidedly not among the undecided. “Hillary Clinton is running against “wrong” Donald Trump,” jibed Melissa. But they don’t see it in all rights like their elders.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in The Swamp
Before Donald Trump Destroyed America, He Laid Waste to the USFL
When the USFL hit the scene, the idea of spring football was pretty intriguing. The new league then signed Herschel Walker and notice was demanded. I probably tuned in and likely didn’t last more than a few plays. The same goes for the first USFL Championship game in 1983. More high profile signings following and the piqued interest ebbed again. None of these people were Giants, so the league was more a nuisance to me, and the move to fall sounded absolutely ridiculous. The three dollar settlement amused in the extreme, and the silliness was appropriately relegated to the dustheap. But when I heard Jeff Pearlman was writing a book, that also sounded intriguing, and I’m glad I gave it more than a passing glance.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Unbalanced
Family Britches Continues to Pull up the Chappaqua Community
Photo by Adam Moss Entering Family Britches off King’s Street and you’re struck by an architectural set up that says welcome, and a four room expanse of impeccable arrangement that implies there’s plenty to choose from. “For us, this is theater,” says Barry Mishkin of the 10,000 square foot “emporium of quality.” But just like a fancy kitchen or an abundance of toys doesn’t necessarily translate to a nice place to live, the same idea applies to a store. So co-owners Barry Mishkin and Rick Buggee have made their particular clothing house a home for Chappaqua by making sure the part they play is commensurate with the role any good parent would.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Styled
Somers Steals early Momentum from Bronxville in 7-4 Victory
Bronxville strutted on the field at the high school on Saturday morning, and all cylinders were clearly in sync. Confidently and patiently moving the ball and gaining a step in every corner, the Broncos early 2-0 lead seemed to have Somers overmatched. But seeing where the storyline was going, the Tuskers employed some patience of their own. Working the ball conservatively, Somers idled the Bronxville onslaught, got themselves on the board and upset the flow before striding away with a 7-4 victory.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Unbalanced
Human Trafficking is right Here in Westchester County
Photo by EpicTop10.com When Lauren Pesso saw an ad in search of a human trafficking fellow at My Sister's Place in White Plains, it was surprising to her that the issue actually existed in Westchester. "You might see it in your own neighborhood and not even know it," said the LMSW at a presentation at the Somers Library. So raising the issue's profile at the local level is an important aspect of their work at this domestic violence shelter and a building block in someday ending this worldwide atrocity.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Criminal
The Conservative Culture of Victimhood is not Helping
During the 1960s, the number of people on welfare rose by 169%. A radical change had occurred and “culturally corrupted” the poor, according to John McWhorter of the American Enterprise Institute. The dispossessed went from thinking that they were doing the right thing by working to being lassoed onto welfare rolls. Thus, capitalism became the cause of individual economic ills and interpreting otherwise was akin to “blaming the victim,” McWhorter added. Sorry, I don’t really know. But the doctrine has been thoroughly accepted by conservatives, and the broad failure gives rise to the Right's favorite battle cry. The culture of victimhood means “we” must foot the bill, and the source of all my difficulties lay squarely on the shoulders of liberal ideology. How unfortunate, but who’s the victim now?
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Motivation
J.J. Abrams Haters of Star Trek Show Their Youthful Inexperience
Photo by Gage Skidmore A lot of the things make me angry. But mention the hate some Trekkies have for the J.J. Abrams reboot of Star Trek, and my genesis wave cascades in fury. But I think I’ve found a reason on some counts for their lapse in logic.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Futurism
JJ Abrams' Star Trek Movies are Being Held to a Higher Science Fiction Standard
Paramount Studios, Poster A lot of Trekkies don’t like JJ Abrams and his rendition of Star Trek. But I hope to show that detractors don’t hold the previous films to the same standard, and I’m going to favorably compare The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek Into Darkness to do it.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Futurism
There Was More to Uncle Willie than Just Wit
Like the Yankees, the Monetti's had a very deep bench. I had so many aunts, uncles and cousins to rejoice in at family get together's, that it was almost dizzying. And then out of nowhere, we'd go visit Uncle Willie. I was reminded he was a star in his own right, and a telling moment from his 80th birthday party revealed that he could roll as well as the rest of the roster.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Families
Bedford and Mt Kisco Gathers to Celebrate Medal of Honor Winner
Universal Pictures, Poster A look back an amazing 2008 story... On June 28th, 2005, Navy Seal Michael Murphy and his outfit were tracking a high level Taliban operative in Afghanistan when their cover was blown. They were soon surrounded, and a massive firefight ensued. The seals had only chance of survival. The outfit needed someone to transmit a message back to base from an open location, and that person would be completely exposed to enemy fire. As team leader, Lt Murphy assumed responsibility, and unlike in the movies, heroism isn't always rewarded with waving flags and a valiant homecoming.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Serve
The Brilliant Insight of Your Facebook Posts Won't Fix Anything so Bring Us Together with Something Funny
Photo by Book Catalog Facebook is what it would be like if we all got our 15 minutes of fame every single day and made the worst of it. Swept away by all the attention, I used to be one of those people. You know, those who are continually posting their political certainties in hopes of changing the world. I mean even when you got a point that should resonate on the opposing side, only one thing happens. Your social media detractors just dig in deeper and do all they can to find a counter that satisfies their world view.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Humans
Love Hate Love Remembers a Son Lost on September 11th and the Foundation that Addresses PTSD Across the Globe
Photo When Steve and Liz Alderman lost their son Peter at the WTC on 9/11, they almost immediately searching for a fitting manner to remember him. The couple was clued in when they randomly learned that there are hundreds of millions around the world who suffer severe mental illness due to torture, war, and terrorism. Thus, the Bedford couple began the Peter C. Alderman Foundation to address this global epidemic. Ten years later, their story has received worldwide recognition and is the subject of a new documentary. The film also has one of Hollywood’s most famous actors as its executive producer.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Families
