Today would have been Zora Neale Hurston’s birthday. If you haven’t read anything by Hurston, “Their Eyes Were Watching God” is a good place to start. I read this novel in high school and still remember the main character, “Janie Crawford”. She is born and lives in Eastonville, Florida. It’s where Hurston herself grew up […]
The art of interviews and HONY
Interviews are hard work. You approach a stranger and start asking them questions they might not want to answer. You need to ask the right questions, and sometimes ask twice. You need to smile and be friendly, regardless of their attitude or how nervous you are. It’s easy for them to reject you. Post by Humans […]
After Sandy Hook
Years after the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I sit here remembering the pain in my heart after hearing the news. I was alone at work on a Friday, 30 miles from Newtown, Conn. I remember crying, pacing, trying to figure out how to go on with my day. It hurt most of […]
Things I Missed in November
November came and went in an instant. I swear it was just summer, and then fall. Now it’s basically winter and I’m planning for the new year. Too soon for that, right? Whatever I was doing for 30 days made me miss these four interesting things: 1 – “Bound” featuring Kim K and Kanye There […]
Thanksgivukkah?
You know that feeling that comes right before the “holiday season” that inevitably leads to excessive shopping and anxiety? Well, this year Thanksgiving and Hanukkah start on the same day. Here’s what that means: 1) buying presents earlier 2) figuring out how to defrost a turkey earlier 3) figuring out how to combine an American […]
Things That Scare Me on Halloween (and always)
Happy Halloween everyone! Hope you’re adequately dressed to scare the ghouls and goblins away. If you’re looking for something slightly scary to read, here’s my recommendation for “All Hallow’s Read.” I’m very willing to admit that being scared is not my scene. For Halloween, here’s a rundown of things that have kept me up at […]
Guillermo del Toro does "The Simpsons"
I rarely watch The Simpsons (and I really haven’t had cable for a few years), but somehow I always stumble across the show’s Halloween specials. This year I heard some talk on the interweb about Guillermo del Toro taking over. If you’re not familiar with del Toro, he is a Mexican writer/director/producer who has had […]
International Women’s Day
Happy March 8! In Russian: C 8 Марта It’s International Women’s Day. A perfect day, I think, for appreciating and exploring the role of women in society. My family typically sits down for dinner, and shares flowers and good wishes with all women — mothers, daughters, friends, neighbors. Daniel Craig and Dame Judi Dench in an […]
Lunar New Year 2010.
Since I was mostly stuck inside this weekend, I didn’t participate in/watch the festivities in Chinatown NYC. This article made up for that void in my life: Happy Year of the Tiger?
Doppelgangers
…whenever someone compares me to someone else (especially celebrities). It’s because I’ve been compared more to personalities than faces. I suppose people think they are giving you a compliment. On that wonderful note… “It’s Doppelgänger week on Facebook; change your profile picture to someone famous (actor, musician, athlete, etc.) you have been told you look like.” Sure, […]