Chalk warrior T offers hope through sidewalk messages in Harlem
In a New Year reflection Kathryn Jean Lopez profiles T known as the chalk warrior an independent film maker who writes hopeful messages on East River sidewalks in Harlem She marks personal milestones and cites social media discussions urging realism optimism and kindness She recalls a supportive hug from a stranger and links the motherly ideal to Pope Francis urging unity belonging and love as a path beyond rancorous politics.
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Rior
East River
Harlem
Donald Trump
Facebook
Old acquaintances remembered for auld lang syne in Oswego
Oswego writer honors locals who died in 2017 and 2018, listing friends, family, and community figures from Mary Gosek to Pete Morrison. He notes contributions from teachers, businesspeople, police, and volunteers, calling each a lasting part of Oswego’s fabric.
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John Nagelschmidt
John
Midway Drive-In
Christian Hannig
Oswego Bagelry & Sandwich
Riley
Ed Boyzuck
Billie (Crandall) Brady
Ernie Turner
Ernie
Tom Flett Sr
Tom T
Shapiro Motors
Jack Fitzgibbons
Jimmy Sullivan
Dad
Lonnie Cavellier
Frank Bartello
Nan AuClair
Keith Krause Sr
Inger Stern
Connie Bond
John Canale
Lisa Button
Nelson DiGregorio
Laurie (Pratt) Krul
Mugs
Lee
Ian Kuhl
Matt Bame
Mike Amedio
Joe
Chuck Merritt
Clayton
Burt Knight
Edith
John Bautista
Rose
Don West
Pat
Don Sr
Jack Haynes
Shirley
Pat Carroll
Dena Crego Carson
Bill
Don
Sam Morgia
Oswego
Walmart
Carl Stevens
Pete Morrison
City Hall
147Th Volunteer Infantry
Gettysburg
Pete
Connie Pauldine
Connie’s
Mom
Bob Stephenson
Fran James
Auld Lang Syne
Mike McCrobie
Chicken Soup For the Soul
Reminisce Magazine
Notable events on this date in history
Highlights of historical events on January 3 include the Meiji Restoration in 1868 restoring imperial authority in Japan, Luther's excommunication in 1521, Washington's 1777 victory in New Jersey, the 1911 start of postal savings banks, and other milestones through 2017. The note ends with a quote from Colette.
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Japan
Martin Luther
Leo X
George Washington
Princeton
New Jersey
US Post Office
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Joyce
Lord Haw-Haw
Wandsworth Prison
London
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N. Second St. Fulton
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Lester) Gosek
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