Latest from the Blog

In the Presence of a Legend

During my sophomore year of high school my English teacher invited me and about 4 or 5 other students to attend a question and answer session with the incomparable James Baldwin. At this point I had read several of his books and was in awe of the man. I immediately jumped at the opportunity not…

It Takes a Village

After graduating from college I returned home to pursue other career goals as did many of my friends from high school. It was during the fall of that year that an article appeared in one of the local New York City (NYC) newspapers listing the worst fifty schools in New York State. This rating included…

Tawking, Wawking and Drinking Cawfee: Ode to the Big Apple

Anyone who truly knows me understands that no matter where I live, I will always be a New York girl. My upbringing becomes quite evident when my vernacular automatically shifts while among family and friends who are also native to the lower portion of the state. I am also the consummate tourist, scouting out new…

Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.