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Various musings about vintage fashion, New York City, and life in general
9 things that brought me out of winter “sad”ness
January and February are peak months for Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. About ten million Americans experience this every year. With the brutal winter we’ve had in New York this year, I’m one of them. Here’s what I did to replace the SAD with a little JOY.
why i love celebrating pride month in new york
I had a lot of gay friends growing up, but they had to pretend to be straight. If they “came out” in deep-south Alabama in the 1980s, they’d be mocked and shamed, possibly beaten, or perhaps even killed. Here, they’re loved, supported, and celebrated.
brunch, bitches! my top 10 picks for sunday brunch
“Brunch, Bitches” is the name of the chat group my friends and I use to plan our weekly brunch dates. New Yorkers take the weekend brunch ritual as seriously as the Yankees or the Knicks (RIP this season’s soul). If you’re visiting the city and need recommendations…here are my faves.
it’s over! why i quit using [most] social media
Twitter incels, schizophrenic algorithms, hackers, trolls and the constant risk of my content disappearing. After years of posting, scrolling, & hustling to build up my business brand, I did something I never thought I would. I quit. And here’s what I’m doing instead.
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