I remember the first time that I visited New York City at the age of twelve. I made the trip with my mother and was joined by a group of other young aspiring dancers. We were attending a summer... Read more >>

Living with another human being day after day, year after year for many years can be wonderful, but it can also be a trying experience. Tolerating their idiosyncrasies and annoying habits can weaken... Read more >>

I do not recommend owning a car in Manhattan. Yes, I know. What was I thinking? Well, I was moving around a lot over the last several months and dragging bags everywhere I went. It was only intended... Read more >>

There is a time-honored tradition of artists working together with fine craftsmen to create beautiful art. Old Masters such as Peter Paul Rubens partnered with engravers and modern masters such as... Read more >>

So it all started one day on the block, a New York City block that is. It was just another day for me. Imagine getting all dressed up and cute to sit on the stoop with my cousin. I had dropped out of... Read more >>

Cities across the nation suffer from some of the same ills regarding poor quality food and inequitable distribution of healthy, fresh produce and other unprocessed foods. But New York City has a bold... Read more >>

When asking the question is it better to rent or buy, it is almost like asking which came first, the chicken or the egg. The answer to this question, of course depends on where you live and who you... Read more >>

Ugh. I just woke up after being asleep for twelve hours (or maybe it was a light coma) after getting back from a “girls only” weekend in New York City. We stayed in an apartment right on... Read more >>

New York City put up some gazebos on the boardwalk at Coney Island, resulting in much snide hilarity when the first strong breeze totally leveled them. In this new twist to a sad ending, one player… Read more >>

At 38 years old, you have to wonder, will I ever find my happily ever after? That's yet to be seen, but let me tell you about the road I'm taking to get there. This story is about my plunge... Read more >>