I am a big proponent of parks in NYC. I enjoy them, I frequent them and I am their unpaid spokesperson in many ways. In New York City I love being outdoors, I am a people watcher and free is generally key. I expounded on my love for Governors Island in a previous post. Now that Governors Island is closed to the public until next season I needed to find a new objet de l'amour. I have found it in… Continue

This unique opportunity to shop for a cause & support small businesses was a welcomed addition to my full Friday Night. The event, held at Taj Lounge, featured upcoming designers, stylists, beauty products and more. Most of the products were so exclusive that they are not yet available in stores or online. That fact was the best and worst thing about the event as I am here writing about the event and will be sharing with you some of my favorite pieces. The event was promoted by… Continue

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1. The science of measuring time.
2. The art of making timepieces.

There are some trades that have found themselves phased out over time due to the mechanization of production. Examples: Cob… Continue

Lately I got wind of a really great week of action called "Fat Talk Free Week". the official week was October 19-23, but it can be celebrated at any point. The week is an international, 5-day body activism campaign that draws attention to body image issues and the damaging impact of the thin ideal on women in society. This public awareness effort came from the Tri-Delta Fraternity's body image education and eating disorders prevention program, Reflections: Body Image Program.

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Shecky's Girls Night Out is an exclusive shopping event taking place in major cities across the country. The true beauty of the event is the 5-hour open bar and discounts on the v… Continue

It's so very important for the plus woman looking for style to be a maker of her own style. I went to the re-opening of Conway mostly to see what they were offering in the Plus Department. I was excited to see the potential for costumes. I can't tell you the joy in finding costumes that are less than $65, which plus costumes usually run on mainstream costume sites and even plus sites like Torrid.......
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This past weekend has been one of the most self/identity-affirming body positive experiences. I performed at Zombie Queer Cabaret and assisted an amazing contestant in the Miss LE… Continue