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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
Eat Your Greens
A generation of green bean casseroles, candied carrots, stewed tomatoes and creamed corn left me unprepared to appreciate the joys of leafy greens—well, some of them anyway. Take raw spinach. None f... 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
CLAMS & PASTA
Clams and Pasta It’s still a little early for steamed clams on the screen porch, but this may be the second-best, and second-easiest, plateful of clams to hold you over. It’s not hard to know why ... 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
Save the Mushrooms
Save the Mushrooms So, you found that extra box of fancy mushrooms left over from the weekend party. They’ve been in the back of the fridge since Saturday and they’re looking a bit scruffy. Not to... Read More