Author: Kitchen Hive
Martha, Ob-Gyn, Uptown Manhattan
Martha’s advice to her 18 year old self: Enjoy what you’re doing at the time. Don’t be frightened. Don’t always agree. My life turned out completely differently than I expected at that time. I... Read More
A day at the beach
The beach during the off season is highly underrated. Sure, it’s cold and the bathrooms are closed. What it lacks in convenience, the winter (and so-called spring) beach makes up for this with priva... Read More
Elise, Creator of Safe Spaces, Bryant Park
Elise’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t feel like you have to have it all figured out right now…or ever. Everything you experience in life is going to contribute to whatever happens to you... Read More
Roseanne’s couch
I was walking down the street, minding my own business when suddenly I saw Roseanne’s couch. On Columbus Avenue. In a bus shelter of all places. What is Rosanne’s couch doing in the stronghold of ... Read More
Jamie, MBA, Midtown
Jamie’s advice to her 18 year old self: I was just discovering myself and I often filtered my thoughts. Bottom line is just be you. People will love you or hate you and it’s fine either way. Find ... Read More
Macy’s Grand Slam Flowers
It doesn’t happen often. It just so happens that 2018 is one of those special years. The Macy’s flower show, which covers two Easters (Western and Orthodox) and Passover, is a religious trifecta! ... Read More
Lissette, Professor of Molecular Biology, Midtown
Lisette’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t worry so much. Live more freely. Don’t think too hard. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Celebrate yourself more. I don’t think I used to laugh th... Read More
Going, going…gone
No one will argue that New York City is best known for change. Some change is good. A lot of change ignores the needs and desires of the people who live in the neighborhoods most vulnerable to radical... Read More