Whenever I want to escape the hustle and bustle of NYC for the hustle and bustle of Asia, I head to NYC’s Chinatown. Of course, these days there are three or four Chinatowns including those in Brook...Read More
Did you know that last year 55% of Americans did NOT use all of their vacation days? Is that crazy?!? If you don’t use your vacation days—days off that you’ve earned—it’s not too much of a s...Read More
Maureen’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t be so boy-crazy. Instead, spend your energy exploring, imagining and plotting your adventures. It’s going to be a bumpy ride! Don’t ever forget,...Read More
6 AM. Early March. The sky is dark gray, but may be as bright as it’s going to be today. The water is freezing. Nora Fisher and the rest of the Trinity College Women’s Rowing Team are out for the ...Read More
Have you ever been confronted by a salad that shows up in front of you accompanied by a bottle of oil and a bottle of vinegar and thought ‘Oh, I hate this.’ How many salads have you ruined or nibb...Read More
The only thing that has ever disappointed me about traveling is that I can’t travel in time, too—especially in a city as steeped in history as New York. Since that’s the case, I decided to do th...Read More
I confess. I have a crush on The Opportunity Agenda. Any organization whose motto is ‘Moving Hearts, Minds, and Policy for Lasting Change’ has me at hello. And that Helvetica Bold—the moxiest ma...Read More
Hallie’s advice to her 18 year old self: Slow down. You are a work in progress. Be patient and gentle with yourself, and notice what’s beautiful in your present moment. That destin...Read More
I know. Odd choice given Google’s problems with posting offensive materials next to high priced brand name advertising. Unlike many situations, I do believe that the free market will sort this one o...Read More