Christine Witmer - Sparing Stringer
Win A Weekend in the Hamptons
Q: What does a Broke-Ass need more than anything? A: A vacation. Q: And what is a destination that no Broke-Ass can afford? A: The Hamptons. Ah, The Hamptons: The crème-de-la-crème of exclusive beach destinations. The place where celebrities such as Christie Brinkley, Nathan Lane and Mr. & Mrs. J-Lo
Observations and Hypotheticals on Being Sick
I was supposed to be going home to Massachusetts this weekend to celebrate my mother’s birthday. Unfortunately, I went from kind of sick to seriously sick right before leaving and couldn’t go. Apparently that is something my husband says ‘˜ happens every time’. So, now I have been sick on
This New Literary Magazine is a Gift to the People of San Francisco
I’ve got some awesome news! We received a grant from the Civic Joy Fund to put out a literary magazine celebrating SF and acting to counter the stupid “Doom Loop” narrative. It’s a gift to the people of San Francisco. And after months of working on this project it’s now available
Catch A Rising Star In Brooklyn
Everyone knows the secret to hob-nobbing with celebrities is to begin doing so before they are famous. The difficulty arises in trying to identify who is on their way up and who is on their way out. One gal who is destined for greatness is singer, songwriter and alchemist, Candice
North Brooklyn Runner’s Club
As I sit here on my couch I am seeing the sunlight stream into my living room. I am so happy that spring has sprung but I am also feeling something sinister’ something dark’ something that drove me to consume half a container of frosting. It is the dread that
Why Battery Park is Amazing for People Watching
I was lucky enough to go to Battery Park during the wonderful weather we are having for some good old-fashioned people watching. Here are some observations. Razor Scooters are dangerous’ Judging by the number of children I saw take a spill on one. Men in uniform look good from far
The Butterfly Conservatory at the Museum of Natural History
As you may have noticed the weather is fickle. If we are lucky, soon Mother Nature will realize it is time for the onset of spring. Until the weather is more consistent in the real world, transport yourself to a happy, warm place temporarily. A place with lush vegetation’a place
New York City Subway Etiquette
We all understand in New York that cold weather makes people angry. It is especially jarring after a warm, balmy tease of a weekend such as we had a week ago. I myself have developed distinct frown lines from this current cold snap alone. But, I understand, dropping temperatures are
Hermes: 60% Off At The Metropolitan Pavilion
Have you ever walked up to the door of the building in which you work and someone says: ‘œCan I help you?’ But not ‘œCan I help you?’ in a nice, helpful kind of way, but ‘œCan I help you?’ in a way like you are somewhere where you are