DECEMBER ISSUE 2025
“I’m grateful to be born and raised in New York City, which shaped me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. New York offered so many options, so many things to learn about. It was different from the . . .”
“I wanted to take some time to share with you the things that have been most important to me in my life. One of my fondest memories is being adopted by Alfred Holt, whom I remember with deep love and gratitude. I grew up with . . .”
“I was blessed with rich early memories of my parents. My father was a man of many talents: he made boats, was an exceptional gardener, and possessed numerous skills that inspired me deeply. He worked as a chauffeur for one of the . . .”
“I had a very good childhood. My cousins lived on the same street as me. I was very friendly with my cousins. They were basically my best friends. In high school, a lot of my . . .”
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