Alexander KhenkinLOVE POPSummer eve party in a Brooklyn backyard is where our story begins. While the green balloon was already neatly secured to its own weight…Jan 13, 2022Jan 13, 2022
Alexander KhenkinShe’s with me. But I’m not with her.I’m married. My wife is always on my mind. She’s always in my mind. Whenever I come across another person that strikes my fancy, I…Jan 9, 20221Jan 9, 20221
Alexander KhenkinDo Not “Don’t Fall Apart”It has been 461 days since my wife of 17 years lost her battle with breast cancer. She was an epitome of not only what I was looking for as…Dec 30, 2018Dec 30, 2018
Alexander KhenkinTHE UNLIKELY WAYS I LEARNED TO DETECT PERFECTION.My girl was right next to me. We were surrounded by silence. Inside an air tight bubble with controlled chaos surrounding it. I was…Apr 23, 20171Apr 23, 20171
Alexander KhenkinDON’T LOOK FOR THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL.Here I am again. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Day Surgery floor. Waiting room.Feb 29, 2016Feb 29, 2016
Alexander KhenkinWhen Special Needs Lead to Special Situations, Balance is a Must.I’ve seen the memes and the plaques and the t-shirts: “Special needs kids are given to special parents”; “You’re not given more than you…Sep 8, 2015Sep 8, 2015
Alexander KhenkinWhy my wedding band is made of steel.The hit was hard and sudden. I was sure the bus driver saw my car, since we merged into our respective lanes at the same time. As the bus…Aug 29, 2015Aug 29, 2015