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The electronic thing-a-ma-jig
I hadn’t really thought about it until I saw a huge group of tourists clustered at my corner. As I worked my way around them, I realized that they were admiring the electronic tower on the corner of... Read More
Emma, College Student and Aspiring Screenwriter, Midtown
Emma’s advice to her 18 year old self: Stop worrying about what other people think. As soon as I started being myself and doing the things that I liked, I realized a) that my friends that I already ... Read More
Summer Shrimp Supper
Summer Shrimp Supper Not much that words can add to this picture. The ultimate one-ingredient hot summer night supper. Maybe some cocktail sauce? Horseradish, catsup and a splash of hot sauce might be... Read More
The return of the 60s
‘It’s déjà vu all over again.’ You’ve got to hand it to Yogi Berra—the sage of the New York Yankees. He knew what he knew and knew what he’d seen before. I recently fell under that Yogi ... Read More
Hillary and Rebeca, Photographer and Model, The Cloisters Garden
Hillary’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t let yourself give up. Don’t let other people tell you how you should be or what you should be doing. Don’t let them make you feel bad because yo... Read More
Refrigerator Pickles
Refrigerator Pickles Half bushels of those little pickling cucumbers used to be easy to come by. But for this fast, easy summer condiment, those long thin English/Persian cucumbers work just fine. Dou... Read More
Star-crossed lovers
Have I mentioned that summer is my favorite season? Long, hot, luxurious days ending in NYC surprises—if you know where to look. These days it’s fairly easy to find the zillion and one free events... Read More
Kate, Actress, Garment District
Kate’s advice to her 18 year old self: Although I’m not great at it yet, I would try to relax and feel more confident. Easier said than done. I would probably try to smile and own being weird a li... Read More