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Zac Brower Zac Brower

Zac Brower has written 8 posts for NU Online

Linsulting

In New York and its environs, everyone and their mother know the name Jeremy Lin. All of New York is crazed with “Linsanity” as a result of the Knicks’ winning streak last February, led by one of the few Asian-American players in NBA history. A player of Lin’s caliber and background — he’s also the [...]

Memories of Grandma

I wake up to the smell of matza brie cooking in the oven. I quickly jump out of bed and run down the stairs. My grandma is laughing, reaching into the stove and pulling out the magnificent matza brie.

Niagra of the imagination

Last night I dreamt I went to Niagara Falls again. I can feel the mist of the rushing falls wafting onto my face.

THX MOM & DAD 4 EVRYTHING :)!

My parents helped me become a better person, and they are two of the best people I have ever met.

Soliloquy

Are these wings that I see here on my back
That give me a rush of power and strength?

The finish line

Standing at the start-strip, sweat oozing from their skin
Looking to the gun, which blasts a mighty sound
To wait for it is like a long car ride, it lasts forever and ever
Then BANG and GO

Watching autumn leaves

Flowing like a wave from a beautiful sea
Toward the ground they fly and sit calm, steady
Glowing in a mound of red and yellow.

Hammerin’ Hank

But He’s true to his Religion, and I Honor him for that
Speak to me, Adonai, and tell me the story of the great Hamm’rin Hank