9 Facts About Life in NYC

Several months ago, at the end of 2019, I moved to New York City for a new job. It was a big change after living most of my life in the sprawling suburban Central Valley…

Block After Block

The bar is crowded. I rest my elbows on the counter as people press themselves around me. The surly bartender finally gets to me and asks what I’ll have. I stare at the beer taps…

Recipe for Resolutions

A lot of people think New Year’s resolutions are for losers. “Hey,” they think, “Why do I need a new year to make a change in my life? I don’t even know what month it…