A couple weeks ago, the area in which we live was hit by something that we have never seen before. A hurricane that caused more destruction than we could ever imagine. Many people are still dealing and adjusting to the aftermath (some are still without power), while others are grasping the enormity of the situation, [...]
CONTINUE READINGWe live in NYC, the center of many dancers’ worlds. Well, at least it was mine growing up. I wanted to be a dancer almost more than I wanted to be a literature teacher. Throughout my dancing days, I tried to find every way to combine the spoken and written word with movement. Sunday, Battery [...]
CONTINUE READINGAs an organizer of a woman’s young professional organization in New York, I am blessed with meeting beautiful, interesting, amazing woman all the time. This city has the ability to bring in flocks of determined women, as well as play host to those born and raised here doing fabulous things. Today I have the privilege [...]
CONTINUE READINGCue Christmas Music – It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Alright, so it’s not Christmas, but tomorrow does start off one season many people of NYC look forward to – Fashion Season. Fashion Night Out kicks it off, followed by the world famous Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Fashion Night Out, most commonly referred [...]
CONTINUE READINGThe Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC is absolutely one of my favorite museums anywhere. Its architecture, its grandeur, and its exhibits make it stand amongst some of the best in the world. Though beautiful to visit at any time of year, I particularly love it during the summer. Walking along Museum Mile, sunshine filling [...]
CONTINUE READINGSo there’s this book that has been taking over the world.. You might have heard of it. The book that has been described as “mommy porn” (whatever that means). The one that has been flying off the shelves of bookstores everywhere. The one that has controversy around it, and has been banned from public libraries [...]
CONTINUE READINGIt is that time of year again. Our days are longer, the sun is shining, and festivals start taking over NYC. One of my favorite festivals is the Taste of Times Square Food Festival. This will be my fourth year going in a row, and I have seen it grow, and evolve over the years. [...]
CONTINUE READINGSo I just came across this incredibly gifted girl, and quite frankly, I don’t know how I haven’t heard of her sooner. I am talking about Aelita Andre, the internationally renowned artist that has taken the art world by storm. She is an abstract expressionistic artist, known for her surrealist painting style, that utilizes acrylic [...]
CONTINUE READINGNow that the weather is getting warmer, it is time to step out of the gym, and workout outdoors. With bathing suit season right around the corner (believe me, I’m far from ready too!), this is the perfect event to jump start your routine. Self Magazine is hosting Workout in the Park on Saturday, May [...]
CONTINUE READINGSpring is here. The birds are chirping (at least they are before the jackhammer at the construction site a block over starts working), the cherry blossoms are blooming, and winter coats are becoming jean jackets and sweaters. With the Winter chill fading, and the hint of Summer sun poking its head out every now and [...]
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