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Lisa, Comedy Writer and Michigander, Garment District
Lisa’s advice to her 18 year old self: Vote and start making things now.... Read More
Peach Chutney
Peach Chutney Major Grey makes great chutney. But with about 15 minutes effort, you can make this fresh home-made chutney in the microwave. The recipe works fine for many seasonal fruits—apricots, p... Read More
Halloween (in August)
I was walking down the street when what to my wondering eyes did appear but a harbinger of fall: a Halloween sign. It is 95 degrees outside with 95% humidity—a level of water vapor in the air that h... Read More
Anu, Mother of a Wonderful Daughter, Upper West Side
Anu’s advice to her 18 year old self: I wasn’t afraid, like some women are, to talk to boys, I was so brave. I was interested in my music, but I didn’t have time in my education for that. When I... Read More
Chicken Salad–that summer staple
Chicken Salad—that summer staple Down our way, everybody makes the best chicken salad! It’s that wonderful go-to that no one ever turns down. Just the way Italian boys grow up comparing every red ... Read More
The Great War
Would you be surprised if I told you that it is the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI? Have you given the matter any thought? I confess that I hadn’t. Until I was confronted by a tiny exhibit on a... Read More
Eleanor, Human Rights Activist, Upper West Side
Eleanor’s advice to her 18 year old self: Do one thing every day that scares you.... Read More