Jim Mccann
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- Sep 27, 2026
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Op-Ed: Why Halloween never gets old (opens the original)
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Back in the day, Halloween in Queens was a grand production on a shoestring budget. We never bought costumes; instead, we raided our homes for whatever we could scavenge. A cardboard box transformed into a robot, and a bedsheet with cut-out eyeholes turned you into a ghost. These careful rituals were all for the big night, when we’d march up to front porches armed with tricks in search of treats. The whole block played along, with decorated porches and neighbors handing out fistfuls of candy. To
Op-Ed: Back-to-school lessons for every generation (opens the original)
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Every August and September, millions of children strap on new backpacks and step into classrooms, wondering what the year ahead will bring. Their parents worry. Their grandparents smile. Having walked in all three sets of shoes, I understand why. When I was a boy, back-to-school season was a mix of disappointment that summer was ending and excitement for what came next. I couldn’t wait to discover what the year would bring. As an adult, I found myself helping my own children navigate those first
Op-Ed: Making the most of the summer moments that matter (opens the original)
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For a good nine months of the year, I find myself caught in a cycle of anticipation and nostalgia for summer. As soon as fall arrives, I start longing for the warmth of the previous season. And then a few cold months later, I’m counting down the days to summer’s return. My pining is always accompanied by two thoughts. First, I’m amazed at how quickly the time passes. And then I ask myself: Did I make the most of summer? By the time July arrives, summer can feel as though it’s already slipping by
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