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Revolution Cook Essentials
I am not a chef–far from it! Then I got hungry. There was nothing to do for it but head to the kitchen. I’ve never looked back. I thought back on the toys that I bought in order to become ... Read More
Where Harry Met Sally
Oops! Wrong Nora Ephron film. Do you remember the one where Tom Hanks puts Meg Ryan’s independent book store out of business? This is the place. This is the place that made everyone in the movie the... Read More
I want it painted black
This is not my first time at the brick wall. If I’m honest with myself, I’ve been throwing myself at a brick wall for at least a decade. This is, however, the first time that I am backing away fro... Read More
Anne, Infrastructure Developer, escaping the West Village for a weekend
Anne’s advice to her 18 year old self: Use less drugs. Wait until your 30s to get married. Don’t care so much how you look.... Read More
Baked Tofu with Pesto
Do you ever open your refrigerator door and wonder what the heck you were thinking when you purchased these particular ingredients? I do it all the time! Most days when I have a collection of eclectic... Read More
The Ground Beneath Her Feet
It happened slowly. So slowly that I didn’t notice it at first. You see, I grew up with graffiti. It was colorful, loud, explosive and everywhere—especially on the subways. Then they came up with ... Read More
Dumped by a carpet
So, there I was, on my magic carpet ride, minding my own business, when that sucker shook me off. I landed with a thud. Ka-thunk. I left a job that should have been amazing but it wasn’t. It was the... Read More
Donalie, Career Coach, vacationing in New York City
Donalie’s advice to her 18 year old self: Believe in yourself. Trust your instincts, because invariably, they’re right. Every time I’ve gone against my instincts, it’s been a b... Read More