I was a reading machine when I was young, thanks to my mother, who instilled in me a love of reading at an early age. I read many Little Golden Books, and to this day, when I see certain Little Golden Books (LGB), my heart just about explodes from joy overload. Here's one: ... Continue Reading →
Learning About Armenia
I walked into the Armenian Museum of America not knowing a thing about Armenia, except that its people suffered a genocide (but I had no idea when). At first glance, it looked like a small museum...but I spent almost two hours there. There were many beautiful artifacts and artworks: ... Continue Reading →
A New England Delicacy
I finally tried the New England delicacy known as fluffernutter. I'm not sure why it took me 18 years to try it since marshmallow is in my top 5 foods list. But the past is the past. Marshmallow Fluff was created in Somerville, MA, hence the regionalism. I haven't bought white bread in years, so... Continue Reading →
A New Ring
Every year, I like to find a new way to "adorn" myself. I've changed my hair color a few times and I've tried henna. I got a cartilage piercing (R.I.P. [it wouldn't take]). I tried a magnetic nose ring (didn't look good at all). This year, I bought some knuckle rings aka midi rings. I... Continue Reading →
Make Trouble
John Waters is one of those artists whom I love without even having seen most of his work. I just know that I love him. Now that I've seen him in person, I feel a stronger urge to study his oeuvre beyond my viewing of Hairspray in 1988. A couple of months ago, he was... Continue Reading →
