Thomas Alva Edison. Now there’s a quirky guy. It is rumored that the crazy traffic pattern of inexplicable one-way streets in the town of Edison, NJ, was designed to get the great man both to work, ...Read More
Tiffany’s advice to her 18 year old self: Boys suck. It’s ok. It’s not as bad as you think. Your boobs will get bigger. High School was terrible. Don’t work too soon. You’ll be working for t...Read More
Whole chickens were on sale at the supermarket the other day. I usually purchase them pre-roasted, since I am not an intuitive meat roaster. I decided to go for it anyway. One roast chicken equals lot...Read More
I have passed the Church of St. Paul the Apostle a million times. It was only on this cold, gloomy day when the heavens couldn’t decide whether to rain or slush that I noticed the door to the church...Read More
Elle’s advice to her 18 year old self: First, I want to say that transgender women are women. If I could give any advice to my 18 year old self it would be: Don’t worry. You’re going to grow up...Read More
I have a secret. I often hide it from people. You know how judgmental the world can be. Little by little, I started mentioning it to my closest friends—who also share my secret. I’m ready to own i...Read More
Leonard Bernstein would be 100 years old this year. In New York City, the celebrations have already begun! The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center is showcasing th...Read More
There are two kinds of Louisiana Gumbo. There is one with chicken and sausage and there is one with seafood. According to traditionalists, never the twain shall meet. Unless, of course, you’re a ric...Read More
A mere hundred steps from the Dakota–the final home of John Lennon–just inside Central Park sits Strawberry Fields. I suspect that pretty much everyone knows that Yoko Ono commissioned the...Read More