Standing and Waiting: How New Yorkers Pass the Time.
New Yorkers will stand in line for anything. Last summer I stood in line at 7:30 am on a Saturday morning to try to get the infamous “Cronut” by Dominque […]
NYC: Medicine Cabinets & Condiments, Where have you gone?
Since moving to New York City, my husband and I have moved five times. In less than two years. There was the initial staying with a friend’s mom in her […]
We’re not in Kansas (or Queens) Anymore.
Outside my window stands a four-story brick building. Its presence is unforgiving; tagged with graffiti, the indistinguishable scribbles of black spray paint spread across the framework. Large glass […]
Rails, Lines and Urban Living-Subway Edition (Vol. One)
More change has happened since my last post. I am newly engaged. That man in my last story, that carried me to the train? He’s going to be my husband. […]
Big Apple, Big Blisters.
Take the Metro North to Grand Central Station. From there take the 4-5-6 subway to 14th ST-Union Square. Walk up the stairs facing the backs of hundreds, and feel the […]
