Railway Ave, Paterson, NJ
Railway Ave in Paterson, NJ. A place that reminds me of my childhood shopping with my grandmother in Kursk open markets in Russia back in 1970’s. You come home with this… And in a few hours, turn it into this… And then, …
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Russian Vodka Room, 52nd street
“The more a party member drinks, the less is left for a hooligan,” states the menu. All this snow creates a craving for the Russian fare of my childhood. I always wanted to try that Russian Vodka Room on 52nd street. Somehow, this place did …
The Shape of Water
Made through this one, on principle. A mute woman, an outcast, falls for an unknown creature, also an outcast. An evil guy — teeth and grimaces in place — wants to use that creature for evil purposes. Bad Russians involved, too. The woman saves the …
Coco Pazzo, Soho
Coco Pazzo in Soho — surprise it was. Fantastic food for very reasonable prices. They start you off with bread not to miss. Between my husband and me, we split Carciofi e Parmigiano, a perfect blend of thinly sliced artichokes, parmigiana, and fennel dressed with olive …
The City and the Snow
Tom’s text message said: “Do you want to stay in NYC hotel overnight Wednesday into Thursday? They are offering due to storm.” My heart leapt into my throat. Of course, I do! But all the other things: the girls, the studio, shoveling? Probably Cinderella felt …
Barre Has No Age
Somehow, people working out in gyms turn me off physical fitness and create an aversion to exercise. A possibility to look look or project like them does not appeal to me. On the contrary, people at the barre — the true, humble, quietly devoted ones …
My Problem is that I Think I Have Time
This was coming from the car radio — probably NPR: …women are still doing more physical work around the house but there is also mental labor…a woman is a logistics central of the house, keeping track of everything and everyone… These were not the exact …