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I launched this blog in 2008. My mini-me.
Fales Library & its director Marvin Taylor are special
April 28, 2011
For inspiration, I like visiting Marvin Taylor. Without fail, just hearing about his life gives me new ideas for reinventing myself… Marvin is a self-described “queer” boy from the Quaker […]
How NOT to Get Arrested in NYC: crucial info from Alan Gordon, criminal lawyer
February 5, 2011
Please help me welcome guest blogger Alan Gordon — he’s here with scary facts about how easy is it to get arrested in the Big Apple. While this could happen […]
Inspiration: I want to explore & nurture like Ellen Stewart of La Mama E.T.C.
January 27, 2011
This morning, I’m heading out for the first day of my spring semester. I’ve got my BlackBerry, my iPad, my lesson plans…but most importantly, I’m holding Ellen Stewart close […]
Reporting tip: if you’re new to covering NYC, check out Tribute WTC Visitor Center
October 13, 2010
One of the problems I face in training young reporters is that every year, they get younger. That means 9/11 ends up feeling more and more remote to them. But […]
Making Chinese dumplings with Kian Lam Kho at the Institute of Culinary Education
October 5, 2010
Last night, I got out of my kitchen to take my first real cooking class. After years of teaching Asian cooking classes to kids, I finally got a chance to […]
Video from MoCA’s Dumpling Night
August 9, 2010
More on MoCA's "Dumpling Night" -- here's the video from the event. Also, bios that I prepared on each of the panelists. Enjoy!
August 1, 2010
If you love Chinese dumplings, check out this post. I've got the names of places to eat and more. Lots of photos too, from Dumpling Night at the Museum of Chinese in America, where I was asked to moderate a panel. It was all a lot of fun.