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Taxi Cappuccino
By David Pambianchi
"Why can't I get a cab in Queens ?"
On frosty nights, Taxis idly rest outside a parking lot off
Woodhaven Boulevard, not because they need repairs or
their drivers hurried home to sleep, but because the
cabbies left for a chess-break. While toes freeze, and the
frigid wind blows your nose and cheeks raw, three cab
drivers sit comfortably in the warmth of a Dunkin’ Donuts
sipping hot tea and coffee. They snack on French crullers
and blueberry muffins, while playing THREE MINUTE speed
games of Blitz Chess. At a nearby table, children, with
Baskin Robins ice cream cones, curiously watch the pieces
fly across the board.
Simal taunts Thomas, "Now, I am going to have to spank
you. Come on Latka make a move, so I can give you a
lesson," and slaps the canary-yellow clock.
Jimmy complains about his previous loss, “I was ripped-off
and would be unbeatable if this was The Long Game.”
Thomas stirs up trouble, “No talking…don’t worry, you’ll
win when you look like Robert Redford.”
“What are you trying to say?” Jimmy inquires.
And so they endearingly argue, and bring us a bit of city
color.
Big Simal hails from Turkey and is admired for his top-
notch chess-play and personable character. Many agree
with his friend Cohen who values his charismatic
presence, “When Simal leaves, it feels like you lost a limb.”
Thomas emigrated from Indonesia and plays an
aggressive, tricky game of chess.
Another friend Joe, counters, “On the other hand, Thomas’
s chess game is like a horror movie. You can cut off a limb,
but he keeps coming at you like the living dead.” Everyone
agrees with this.
Jimmy is a New York home-grown Italian-German, working
hard, losing weight and getting into shape, “Now if they
would just make a low-cal donut. There’s an idea.”
All jest aside, this trio plays some serious chess, and while
Simal, Thomas and Jimmy might argue "ad Infiniti" as to
who plays best, they share an almost fifteen year bond.
And if someone does need a ride, inclement or weather
fair, they happily turn the taxi light on, never leaving a
customer stranded.
Brought together by commonalities, we pause to wonder
how a board game, driving occupation and single-digit
temperatures interconnect to help create lasting
relationships. We contemplate our own friendships, how
we meet, what we have in common, build trust and what
makes it last.
So if you find yourself stranded on a New York winter's
night, lips cracked and grocery bags in hand, cross your
fingers, and search the steamy windows of a Dunkin’
Donuts for a friendly Taxi Cappuccino Rescue.
By David Pambianchi
"Why can't I get a cab in Queens ?"
On frosty nights, Taxis idly rest outside a parking lot off
Woodhaven Boulevard, not because they need repairs or
their drivers hurried home to sleep, but because the
cabbies left for a chess-break. While toes freeze, and the
frigid wind blows your nose and cheeks raw, three cab
drivers sit comfortably in the warmth of a Dunkin’ Donuts
sipping hot tea and coffee. They snack on French crullers
and blueberry muffins, while playing THREE MINUTE speed
games of Blitz Chess. At a nearby table, children, with
Baskin Robins ice cream cones, curiously watch the pieces
fly across the board.
Simal taunts Thomas, "Now, I am going to have to spank
you. Come on Latka make a move, so I can give you a
lesson," and slaps the canary-yellow clock.
Jimmy complains about his previous loss, “I was ripped-off
and would be unbeatable if this was The Long Game.”
Thomas stirs up trouble, “No talking…don’t worry, you’ll
win when you look like Robert Redford.”
“What are you trying to say?” Jimmy inquires.
And so they endearingly argue, and bring us a bit of city
color.
Big Simal hails from Turkey and is admired for his top-
notch chess-play and personable character. Many agree
with his friend Cohen who values his charismatic
presence, “When Simal leaves, it feels like you lost a limb.”
Thomas emigrated from Indonesia and plays an
aggressive, tricky game of chess.
Another friend Joe, counters, “On the other hand, Thomas’
s chess game is like a horror movie. You can cut off a limb,
but he keeps coming at you like the living dead.” Everyone
agrees with this.
Jimmy is a New York home-grown Italian-German, working
hard, losing weight and getting into shape, “Now if they
would just make a low-cal donut. There’s an idea.”
All jest aside, this trio plays some serious chess, and while
Simal, Thomas and Jimmy might argue "ad Infiniti" as to
who plays best, they share an almost fifteen year bond.
And if someone does need a ride, inclement or weather
fair, they happily turn the taxi light on, never leaving a
customer stranded.
Brought together by commonalities, we pause to wonder
how a board game, driving occupation and single-digit
temperatures interconnect to help create lasting
relationships. We contemplate our own friendships, how
we meet, what we have in common, build trust and what
makes it last.
So if you find yourself stranded on a New York winter's
night, lips cracked and grocery bags in hand, cross your
fingers, and search the steamy windows of a Dunkin’
Donuts for a friendly Taxi Cappuccino Rescue.
Our Mission Honoring Adelina –
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precious daughter Adelina, it is
in Adelina’s memory we have
chosen to commit to future
families and children of SIDS.
We the parents of Adelina have
decided to honor the life of our
daughter by sharing with all of
you what we so selfishly know.
The love that she gave us in her
life has allowed us the strength
to provide this information to
you. Our family and friends have
played a major role in the
success of this site and it is only
in Adelina’s spirit that we find the
strength to continue our efforts.
Our mission is to honor our
daughters Adelina’s life and to
share with the family of each
child that passes away from SIDS,
the tools to cope and deal with
such a devastating loss. We are
committed to providing financial
support to families of SIDS
children who cannot afford the
expense of burying their child,
with the funding to do so. While
realizing that our efforts will
never replace the loss of our
precious daughter Adelina, it is
in Adelina’s memory we have
chosen to commit to future
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