What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? I’ve learned something about myself over the years. For all my spontaneity, sass, and willingness to leap before looking, the hardest decisions I’ve ever made all come down to one thing: Leaving. Not staying.Not choosing.But leaving. Every major […]
Look, I’m not saying civilization is collapsing, but the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia just pressed its very last penny, and apparently that’s the butterfly wing flap that will send us spiraling into a cash-based Hunger Games. Yes, indeed. We’ll, maybe. Roll with me here. The penny, our copper-ish, […]
Some people claim a day.Some people claim a week.I, being a New Yorker with a flair for the dramatic, claim a month for my birthday. A whole 30-day festival of me. I highly recommend it. In my generous spirit, I also allow others to have a birthday month.Whether […]
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? I recently stumbled across some startling numbers. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), fewer than 10% of U.S. 13-year-olds read for pleasure “almost every day.” Let that sink in. Back in 2012, it was 27%. By 2020, […]
Which food, when you eat it, instantly transports you to childhood? The other day, I did something wild. At least, wild by grown-up, semi-caffeinated, city-living standards. I ordered spaghetti and meatballs. Not bucatini with veal ragu. Not handmade tagliatelle with a saffron foam. Just good ol’ spaghetti. Red […]
This past week, I’ve been stumbling across dimes like they’re trying to unionize on the sidewalk. One here, one there; shiny, unexpected, a little too consistent to ignore. And while my inner scientist whispers “coincidence,” my inner New Yorker with a flair for drama wonders: is this a […]
Something strange happened yesterday. Or rather, something didn’t happen. April 1st came and went without a single prank. Not one. No fake lottery wins. No switched-out sugar and salt. No “I’m moving to Mars” announcements. Not even a harmless “Guess what? I’m quitting my job to become a […]
What is your favorite drink? As a kid, there were few things I loved more than Ovaltine. Yep, that malty, chocolatey goodness was my jam. I’d sip it like it was the elixir of the gods, convinced that it was fueling my brainpower and possibly even making me […]
What’s your favorite cartoon? There’s something magical about an ensemble cast that just works. And no, I’m not talking about a perfectly curated ensemble with each character sparkling individually. I’m talking about Scooby-Doo, the ultimate team-up of lovable misfits, none of whom I ever wanted to be, but […]
Are you more of a night or morning person? Ever since I can remember, I’ve been a morning person. The kind of person who wakes up at dawn (or even before) without an alarm clock. As a child, I was that rare breed of kid that actually enjoyed […]
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