Okay, I’ll be honest. I picked up “They Both Die at the End” because the title shocked me. Like, seriously? You’re just gonna tell me that up front? No mystery, no plot twist? Just boom: they die. I almost didn’t read it with that kind of spoiler, but I’m really glad I did. The story […]
Tag: Adrianne Smith
No One Talks About How Shows Like Shameless Shaped Our Idea of Family
If you’ve ever watched “Shameless,” you noticed one thing right off the bat: the Gallagher family is an absolute disaster. And I mean that in the most loving way possible. Their house is always falling apart, bills aren’t getting paid without the squirrel fund and someone is always lying, stealing or running from something. Don’t […]
Jane Goodall, Beloved Chimpanzee Expert, Dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the world-famous scientist who changed how we understand animals and spent her life fighting for the planet, died on Oct. 1 at age 91. Her foundation said she passed away of natural causes while on a speaking tour in California. Goodall became known in the 1960s for her work with wild chimpanzees in […]
The Best Dressed New York Athletes, Ranked by Someone Who Knows Nothing About Fashion
So here’s what happened: I was bored, started Googling random stuff, and somehow ended up looking at photos of New York athletes off the field. Next thing I know, I’m deep into side-by-side pics of people wearing outfits that cost more than my car. I don’t know much about fashion (my wardrobe is 90% hoodies), […]
MTA to Swap East River Tunnels for F and M Trains to Improve Commute Times
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has revealed a major change for weekday subway riders. Beginning Dec. 8, 2025, the F and M trains will swap their routes between Manhattan and Queens during the day, with the hope it will reduce delays. Under the new schedule (which takes place during weekdays from about 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.), […]
I’ve Played This 2-Minute Song 43 Times Today. Am I Okay? Yes.
So I was scrolling through my Amazon Music stats the other night — not looking for anything deep, just procrastinating like any college student. Then, I noticed something different: I had played a song 43 times. Not in one day. Just… in total. Still, that number stared back at me like, “Hey, are you okay?” […]
Politics Is Everywhere — Even in What We Watch
I don’t watch the news unless it’s by accident or my grandparents have it on the TV. I don’t argue in comment sections on Facebook. And I don’t keep up with what’s going on. I can barely keep up with my laundry. Honestly, I’d prefer to talk about movies or what book I’ve been reading […]
New York Giants Owner John Mara Discloses Cancer Diagnosis
New York Giants co-owner, president and CEO John Mara revealed Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer but plans to continue his duties with the team while undergoing treatment. In a statement released by the team, Mara said, “I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I’m feeling strong and optimistic, and I’m committed to […]
Combination Skin? More Like Confused Skin
I don’t know what my skin is doing, and I don’t think it does either. Every skincare label insists on putting you in a nice and simple category: dry, oily, normal or combination. For years, I called myself “combination,” because that’s what someone told me once, and it sounded believable. But lately, I’m thinking my […]
Mayor Eric Adams Will Not Seek Re‑Election
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced he will end his re‑election campaign just over a month before Election Day, reshaping the final stretch of the 2025 race. He said it wasn’t one thing that pushed him out; it was multiple that piled up. There’s been a lot of pressure: a corruption case (one […]
Me vs. Fashion: The Baseball Cap Saga
Let me just say it: I cannot wear a baseball cap. I have tried. Many times. Some people throw on a baseball cap and look instantly cool. I put one on and look like a dad who’s lost his kids in the middle of a crowded theme park. It’s not for lack of trying. I’ve […]
Harlem Pays Tribute to Homicide Victims on National Day of Remembrance
Each year on September 25, communities around the country pause to observe the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims — a day set aside to honor lives lost to homicide and to offer support for grieving families. One of the most powerful tributes comes from Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. (Stop Another Violent End), a group founded […]
