Summer in the city. They say it’s about the journey. Good thing, since it took me three tries to get Rockaway Beach on the new ferry. For $1 extra you can bring your bike. (No Citibikes out here!) I...Read More
One year ago this month, the largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak ever was officially declared over in the last country with active cases: Liberia. Talking to people is one of the best ways to learn a...Read More
Elena’s advice to her 18 year old self: You are not as invincible as you think you are. It is going to take a lot longer for you to ‘grow up’ than you want, but that’s ok. Lear...Read More
You’ve come a long way, baby! This year’s 48th Annual Pride Parade had more than 40,000 marchers—a record number. Tens of thousands more lined the parade route that began at 36th Street and end...Read More
There is widespread debate as to whether one should flip a frittata or just let it cook—and maybe take it on a quick trip to the broiler to finish. What there is no debate about is that when the fri...Read More
It seems that you just can’t keep a tech bazillionaire down. I thought it was a joke when someone told me that an Amazon store was opening in NYC. Stores are closing—not opening. Despite the exist...Read More
Sure, you all know reduce, reuse and recycle. Now you’re learning about my passion for theater and its power to communicate. What if you could bring these things together? Two great tastes that tast...Read More
Trevor Noah and the team from The Daily Show have taken on an awesome responsibility. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. Like other Presidentia...Read More
Looking for paprika from Hungary or Spain and all you can find is some vaguely red stuff from the supermarket? A recipe from your friend in Sri Lanka calls for medium grated coconut—unsweetened. Goo...Read More