Akiko’s advice to her 18 year old self: Stop talking! Listen and observe. Contact me in the comments or contact sections below to learn more about Akiko and her architectural woodwork and fine p...Read More
Lydia’s advice to her 18 year old self: Be brave. Be bolder in making decisions. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or of what other people think of you. Just be yourself....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
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
The day started out ok. Then I discover my first hate mail. Hate mail sucks! It sets a bad mood for the whole day. The day is more than cooperative in following that mood. I start to feel like I look ...Read More
For those of you breathlessly waiting for my tribute to the forgotten boro, wait no more! There is only one real way to get to Staten Island from Manhattan—and it’s free! I grew up with the Staten...Read More
They started independently. People who were looking for a new sports challenge. People who maybe wanted to lose a few pounds and wanted to get fit—really fit. People who are Type A and who just coul...Read More