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Various musings about vintage fashion, New York City, and life in general
| nEW YORK cITY |
BRUNCH SEASON IS BACK! HERE ARE my top 10 picks
New Yorkers are obsessive about the brunch ritual. We all have our favorite spots…from uptown to downtown, sidewalks, rooftops, and everything in between. If you’re visiting the city and need recommendations…here are my Top 10.
| NEW YORK cITY |
TAKING PRIDE IN PRIDE MONTH
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 in New York, they’re loved, supported, and celebrated. And here I am, cheering them on from the sidelines.
| Life in general |
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, and hustling online to build my business brand, I did something I never thought I would. I quit. Here’s what I’m doing instead.
| vintage fashion |
how new york fashion week got started
New York Fashion Week can be a bit chaotic. But it’s also magical. What started as an exclusive event for industry insiders now belongs to the masses. And we owe it all to one clever publicist that simply wanted to showcase American designers.
| Life in general |
LITTLE THINGS THAT MADE MY WINTER LESS “sad”
January and February are peak months for Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. About ten million Americans experience this type of depression each year. I’m one of them. However, I did manage to find a few things that brought me out of my usual state of hibernation.
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