Opera seems to be an acquired taste. One place that has made it more digestible for me is Ido Sushi in Greenwich Village. I’ve always appreciated operatic voices, but I can’t say that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the operas I’ve attended. At Ido Sushi, professional opera singers practice for free on their days off from theContinue reading “Digestible Opera”
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Matt’s Seat
I hadn’t been to Marie’s Crisis in Greenwich Village for twelve years. I was happy to see that nothing had changed, except that I stopped after two dirty martinis instead of getting hammered on Singapore Slings. The martinis were poured so full that my Chica and I had to sip them first in order toContinue reading “Matt’s Seat”
Feminine Pride
There’s something about seeing young women banging away on drums and guitars that makes me feel like a proud mama. I’ve never played in a band, blazed the path musically, or had a baby, so the pride is fairly, or likely entirely, unwarranted. Nonetheless, seeing the Upskirts, an all-female punk band, perform at a grittyContinue reading “Feminine Pride”
Feeling the Music
“To live is to be musical, starting with the blood dancing in your veins. Everything living has a rhythm. Do you feel your music?” – Michael Jackson Entering the outdoor dance grove featuring a live DJ for Mister Sunday in Brooklyn, I received one of the most unusual stamps I’ve ever had put on my hand.Continue reading “Feeling the Music”
Behind Chaplin’s Smile
I’m not old enough to have grown up with Charlie Chaplin, but my Great Grandmother was and she’s the one who introduced me to his films. When I watch Chaplin films, I’m reminded of the things in her house that were indications of the Great Depression era: crochet placemats made out of used bread wrappers,Continue reading “Behind Chaplin’s Smile”
Sex In the City Cupcakes
“Where do the Sex In the City girls eat their cupcakes?” a young woman with an Italian accent asks me as I exit my building, carrying a heavy bag of dirty laundry. A group of five other tourists look at me, expectantly. “Just up the street on the right,” I say, “you’re almost there.” IContinue reading “Sex In the City Cupcakes”
Roommate Show & Tell
photo by judibird Finding an apartment, let alone a roommate, in New York city can be a theatrical and frightening experience. Take it from this friendly New Yorker who entered what he hoped would be the roommate situation of his dreams, only to discover that every wall in the apartment was covered in… puppets, “rangingContinue reading “Roommate Show & Tell”
Pushing and Pulling Simultaneously
“It’s not my fault- it’s ballet!” is a frequent comment by ballet instructor Kat Wildish after correcting students in her Advanced Beginner Ballet class at the Alvin Ailey extension. Kat, like most good ballet teachers, is a fiery ball of drill sergeant, grace and compassion. Of course, Kat has a southern accent, which makesContinue reading “Pushing and Pulling Simultaneously”
Are Waterbugs Drunks?
I was distraught to discover what appeared to be a giant roach (a “Waterbug”) climbing on my toothpaste in the medicine cabinet of my expensive new NYC apartment sublet. Most New Yorkers I tell that to say, “Welcome to New York.” This kind soul actually tried to assuage my fears, “A Waterbug is basically likeContinue reading “Are Waterbugs Drunks?”
A Guilt-Free Zoo
At the High Line Zoo, the animals aren’t in cages. Lions, snakes, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, tigers and even an owl all live together in the same space with no conflict. If they can do it, why can’t we? They are free to go at any time, but you get the feeling that they’re rightContinue reading “A Guilt-Free Zoo”
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