Monthly Archives: July 2013

Kayaking on the East River

Ever since I moved to Brooklyn, I’ve been looking forward to going kayaking on the East River. Over the long weekend, I finally did it! It was slightly risky to bring my iPhone out on the water with me, but I couldn’t resist since I knew how incredible the views would be. That said, every… Read more »

Before Midnight

Have you seen Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and—the latest in this trilogy—Before Midnight? I only recently discovered this film series starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, but was instantly hooked. I love that it takes a look at a relationship at different stages of life. First, when this pair is in their 20s (Before Sunrise);… Read more »

Strawberry basil lemonade

For anyone who spent the past weekend in New York, you know: It has been hot in the city. Ice cream is usually the best cure for climbing temps, but this weekend, I discovered an even better antidote: Strawberry basil lemonade. I was in Brooklyn Bridge Park when I found it, made fresh by a… Read more »

Enjoy the long weekend!

My darling readers, cheers to a short week! What do you have planned for the 4th of July? I have to admit that it’s my favorite holiday. Mainly because of the fireworks, but I also love that it’s the unofficial kick-off to summer in New England. I’m taking it easy this weekend, and very psyched… Read more »

Rosemary’s Baby

As I mentioned Friday, over the weekend, I watched Rosemary’s Baby at the Film Forum. Terrifying? Completely. But in such a smart and entertaining way. I kept thinking of Woody Allen’s Manhattan Murder Mystery while I watched. Both films so brilliantly capture the fear of apartment living in New York: After all, how well do… Read more »