Oh man, that’s a cute kid. Yes, even on the plane, when there is much shrieking and kicking and a great deal of strange smells, it’s a cute kid. I like kids. I’ve been babysitting off and on for almost twenty years, can you believe that? Continue reading →
Mesh Date Night #48: The Best Things to do This Week
We all survived Jonas! Congrats, everyone, and I hope that nobody ruined boots or fluffy socks in the battle against giant puddles of disgusting slush in the aftermath. To reward ourselves, this week’s events includes two gigantic meat festivals. I promise next week will include Continue reading →
Mesh Date Night #47: The Best Things to do This Week
There’s a theme to this week’s events: comic books and acting out in toddler-like defiance to the “storm of the century” (so shut up about it, Mom.) Strap on your winter boots, grab a flask of something warming and LET’S GET OUT THERE! Fri 22: Continue reading →
Mesh Date Night #46: The Best Things to do This Week
HACHI MACHI!!! Is it ever cold this week! I actually had to stop playing Plants vs Zombies and head down to a subway just to warm up my frozen mitts. Still! We mustn’t let winter prevail. Get out there and enjoy yourself, I say! Fri Continue reading →
What Does That Gift Mean?
The gifts are unwrapped. The Hanukkah Bush has been taken down, and the cookies are nearly all eaten. You stare at the wreckage, wondering what it all means. Wonder no more! Let’s delve into how what your special friend spends might portend. Here’s your lucky Continue reading →
Mesh Date Night #45: The Best Things to do This Week
Woof! Mid-January! Tired of Winter yet? Here are some things to help with the cold – or at least distract you from it! Sat 9: Learn about Herbs at Wave Hill W 249th St, Bronx, Wave Hill House, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, $35 One Continue reading →
Mesh Date Night # 44: The Best Things to do This Week
Whew. Let’s all relax, New Year’s Eve is over. Did you have a good time? Are you a new person now? Hopefully so, because who wants to know that old shlub? Just kidding, never change! Personally, I’ve resolved to… do more fun New York City Continue reading →
Your Single’s Guide to New Years and Valentine’s Day
Welcome back, lonely hearts. I’ve got some pretty sweet prospects in my inbox. Fluffy_dolphin wants to know when I can meet up and Brooklyn3254EvR wrote me a little poem that started with “whats up” and ended with “I’m new to this online dating thing lol.” Continue reading →
Mesh Date Night #43: The Best Things to do This Week
Alright guys! We’re down to the wire! Christmas! Kwanzaa! New Year’s Eve! If you’re me, you’re gonna spend the holidays in Cleveland, enjoying all the charm and whimsy of Ohio. If you’re you, you’re waiting with baited breath to find out all the fun stuff Continue reading →
Taking a Break to Grieve
My siblings and I didn’t expect my dad to die the day before Thanksgiving. We expected him to die, of course. We weren’t ignorant of the definition of a terminal disease. He’d die, but at some remote distant day. We’d have lots of warning. He’d Continue reading →