I went to the MLK breakfast with my mother this morning in Eastville, her adopted home. She has lived here for much of her life after leaving Brooklyn almost 30 years ago. This morning’s breakfast w...Read More
I love Grand Central Station. When I was a kid, it was filled with homeless people. When my mom was a kid, it was filled with refugees. Now it is filled with commuters and tourists. Who knew that one ...Read More
There is nothing like the first serious snow fall in New York City. It’s the quietest—and cleanest—this city ever gets. It’s almost like being in a sensory deprivation tank, relative to the re...Read More
I was downtown last night, just minding my own business. When I turned the corner, I spotted the tell-tale Haddad’s trailer and knew that the stars could not be far behind. That is one thing I l...Read More
I never noticed this poster, located next to the entrance of the hardware store on my corner. That is until just after the 2016 election. How long had it been there? I was also blissfully ignorant of ...Read More
That’s true if, like me, you live in New York City! (I know, such a snob.) But already, I’m getting ahead of myself. You’re probably thinking that since I stopped sharing my adventures–oh ...Read More
Partied the other night with MSF-Barcelona at their goodbye party to Malawi. We danced until midnight. I’m really going to miss those ladies. They definitely know how to have a good time!!! I now ha...Read More
It sneaks up on you. I didn’t really notice it at first, especially since I have not seen one Chinese person since I entered Malawi. But they are everywhere. I think it really hit home when Clifford...Read More