Monthly Archives: April 2010
Goodbye, New York
It’s been five days since I left New York, and as is the case with week-old nostalgia, I often find myself thinking about the city. I’ve always loved the vibrancy of New York, the energy, and even the street meat … Continue reading
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Mosquito Bites Are Just Insect Kisses
In high school, my history teacher gave us some sage advice. “Whatever you do,” she said, “Don’t become cynical.” According to her, cynicism was reserved for old ladies with neon fanny packs and lives full of heartbreak. It was saved … Continue reading
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Keeping America Ugly
Now that healthcare reform has been passed into law, we’ve seen full-blown outrage from conservative commentators, teabaggers, and unnaturally orange-skinned people (…a tax on indoor tanning?? How will we keep the Jersey economy afloat?). This trifecta has argued that as … Continue reading
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