It was a busy month at work for me, but I still managed to enjoy lots of food, fun and even a trip out of the city (in addition to a family-filled Thanksgiving!) Restaurants A smattering of different cuisines this month, yum! Up Thai (Upper East Side) - delicious food in a nicely decorated setting … Continue reading Lens on November 2018
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Lens on October 2018
The fall seems to be a busy time for me at work - by the time I come home, I don't want to get back on the computer to work on writing a blog post, hence this post about October midway through November! But this morning, I'm up early and here I am, writing away. … Continue reading Lens on October 2018
Lens on September 2018
After many weeks of unbearably hot NYC weather in September complete with grime, sweat, and too-cool subways, it's finally fall and boy does it feel like it. I've stocked up on pumpkin-flavored goodies from Trader Joe's and have broken into my stash of cool-weather clothes that have been sitting for months in their plastic storage … Continue reading Lens on September 2018
Lens on August 2018
With this month coming to a close, I feel the wings of fall beating around the corner! Fortunately it is still blazing hot so I don't think summer is going to let go without a fight. This month felt busy and quiet at the same time. I was so glad to have a long holiday … Continue reading Lens on August 2018
Unique New York: My NY in 25
I am a proud New Yorker, having lived here on and off (mostly on) since 2012. Ever since I was in high school, I wanted to live in Manhattan, and made countless trips on the Metro North to explore and get to know the city. I've lived in 4 neighborhoods, 2 boroughs, and am solidly … Continue reading Unique New York: My NY in 25
Lens on July 2018
Somehow, the calendar magically changed over to August, with July just creeping right on by, and with it, most of summer! While there's still plenty of sweltering hot weather to be had here in New York City, something about it being August brings back 'back-to-school' feelings, and that the mystical time of relaxing and long … Continue reading Lens on July 2018
Unique New York: Open Garden Day NYC (Harlem style)
On Saturday, July 14, NYC Parks GreenThumb hosted the first ever Open Garden Day NYC! Over 70 community gardens across the five boroughs were all open at the same time, in celebration of GreenThumb’s 40th Anniversary. Gardens were either hosting a workshop, having a concert, or just being open for gardeners to give a tour … Continue reading Unique New York: Open Garden Day NYC (Harlem style)