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The Moor of Central Park
I will be forever grateful for my friends with unconventional schedules. It is entirely due to their willingness to get up at the crack of dawn and to wait for 5(!) hours for free tickets that I was a... Read More
Jessica, Graduate Student, Flat Iron District
Jessica’s advice to her 18 year old self: Start things earlier. Don’t procrastinate so much. I’ve learned through graduate school that it’s a lot easier if you don’t put it off. Don’t worr... Read More
Strawberries Are In Season
You can smell them at the Farmer’s Markets; they look gorgeous at the local produce stands. So. Are you ready to start baking? Well, maybe not yet. But somehow, you’ve volunteered to bring a desse... Read More
Q is the answer
It is every New Yorkers dream to someday travel the entire NYC subway system. Until reality kicks in: the subway system covers 840 miles! You could be almost to Miami with those miles. Still, a drea... Read More
Liz, Student of Public Health, Fifth Avenue
Liz’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Everyone experiences things at their own pace. Even though someone else is a rabbit and you’re a turtle, you’re both going to... Read More
Johnny Cash’s Mom’s Meatloaf
OK, it’s not as iconic as Elvis’ peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich. But since I’m a life-long Johnny Cash fan I couldn’t resist the MSN story about Peggy Knight, the Cash family houseke... Read More
Love is in the air
Love, love, love. It’s everywhere this week. From the marriage of Harry and Meghan to hand-holding couples walking down the street to the death of Robert Indiana—the creator of the iconic pop-art ... Read More
Jena, Constantly Inventing Myself Anew, Met Museum
Jena’s advice to her 18 year old self: Always live life true to yourself. If things get tough, know that it’s temporary. The two most important things I wish I knew when I was a kid. It would have... Read More