Making a List, Checking it Twice
It's getting to be that time of year when the to birthday party or not to birthday party question comes up. I hate to do nothing, but inspiration hasn't exactly struck either. I was only […]
Mostly Me
Three Time’s a Charm
Yesterday I was walking to the subway when I felt a strong presence swooping up behind me. I sensed it was a mom and kids, which isn’t unusual in the morning but the speed they […]
Either Way, I Refuse to Wear a Pashmina
I might be feeling good about my MLS (technically, MS) again. And H&M. Yes, I realize the two acronyms aren't in any way related. I've been getting good bites on the job front and I […]
Falling on Deaf Ears
Should a pudgy 33 year old be allowed to wear leggings? Most likely not. But common sense has never stopped me before. And yes, this is coming from the same person who was having a […]
Wisdom Teeth Don’t Make You Smarter
I received a weird, yet accurate observation from the dentist while getting a filling this afternoon (it was supposed to be quick, tiny and minor and ended up being a huge long drilling project). Initially, […]
Theater of Pain
I might be stating the obvious, but you should really think twice before seeing a late Saturday night (or any time or night, for that matter) showing of a big budget Hollywood type movie at […]
Sometimes Silence is Golden
Of course when you have nothing nice to say, you're supposed to keep mum. I guess that's why it's been so quiet around here lately. The three-day weekend didn't have the desired long-lasting uplifting effects […]
Hot and Bothered
Quite some time ago, after moving to NYC, I began to see a correlation between weakness of air conditioning and crappiness of job. I know people complain about their offices are too cold in the […]
Heath Lemongrass
Thank you to whoever accidentally ended up on my site by googling Jake Galangal Brokeback Mountain yesterday. The notion of Mr. Gyllenhaal combined with a rhizome was the only thing that made me laugh all […]
After School Special (Needs)
I know I’m probably the only one upset by 80-degree temperatures in mid-April–flip flop low-rise lovers eat this overly balmy shit up. Summers are supposed to be hot, duh, but it’s barely even spring and […]