I was nurtured in the laps of my elders, praying soldiers I know how to make cracklin’ bread, Brunswick stew and soap from potash I’m an Old Soul. I played LP’s on a turntable with an eight track Motown sounds reverberate where marrow ought to be I’m an Old Soul. I learned the Decalogue from… Read more »
You’ve heard of guilt-free desserts, but how about ones that are socially conscious? AANY contributor Kelly Moore takes Metro-North to Greyston Bakery… I often have guests come to visit me in New York, and that’s when I get to do all of that fun stuff I never have time to do otherwise: go to Ellis… Read more »
When my life got out of control earlier this month (that two-week blur of torpedoed apartment, severed internet, and filthy hair), I took to watching Seinfeld for comfort and respite. My husband and I don’t have cable, so we compensate with streaming Netflix. With the internet (and all streaming options) down for a fortnight though, I… Read more »
A few months ago, I was faced with a dilemma: How to get my ex-boyfriend’s shit out of my apartment and QUICK because it was annoying me. How do I do this? I thought. Am I supposed to go all the way to Brooklyn to bring it to him? Should he come to my place?… Read more »
AANY contributor Perry Brass has an upcoming show at St. Mark’s in the Bowery… Who: Downtown Music Productions What: The Restless Yearning Towards My Self Where: St. Marks in the Bowery Church, 131 East 10th St. at Second Ave. When: Sunday, March 18th at 3 PM Why: Because poetry, music, and dance still thrive in the East Village. The… Read more »
Young man, there’s a place you can go. I said, young man, when you’re short on your dough, You can stay there, and I’m sure you will find Many ways to have a good time. ⁓The Village People, “YMCA” It’s official. I am in love with the Young Men’s Christian Association, also known as the… Read more »
AANY contributor Thomas Pryor runs his very own storytelling salon! Join him the second Tuesday of every month at the lovely Cornelia Street Café… Who: Thomas Pryor What: City Stories: Stoops to Nuts storytelling show Where: Downstairs at The Cornelia Street Cafe, 29 Cornelia Street, between Bleecker and West 4th. When: The second Tuesday of every… Read more »
On January 20th, I attended a funeral service at St. John’s Pentecostal Church at 132nd Street and Lenox Avenue. A brilliant cold morning. After the viewing, I walked Lenox south to Marcus Garvey/Mount Morris Park. Went to the top to visit the old fire watch, a sister to the fire watch in Central Park, “The… Read more »
In the final episode of season 4, Mr. Big moves to a vineyard in Northern California, prompting one of the best exchanges in the series: “I’m tired of old New York,” Big says. “Well, if you’re tired you take a nappa, you don’t move to Napa,” Carrie replies. I learned this evening that my good… Read more »
Happy belated Valentine’s day to all the Big City Sirens out there. This year, I actually have a Valentine, and it even has a penis! The relationship is new, so I thought I’d go over a few new relationship tips because girls are, well, stupid. I’m stupid, you’re stupid, we’re all stupid. And if you… Read more »
