When my friend Barbara told me that she runs a small community garden on a vacant lot in Elmhurst, Queens, I made her promise to show me around. On a crisp Fall day, we did something better. We planted over 100 daffodil bulbs and various other perennial plants. Before we got to planting, I made […]
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Fitness Around the World
I know that a lot of you guys most likely have a schedule for the week. Monday, Class, then Lunch, then Work, and then drop by the closest gym to fit in a workout before heading home. I find it that the way that Americans are constantly advised on health and fitness has made it […]
What Is Wrong With The Knicks!?
I cannot believe it has gotten to this point. I watch games hoping they pull off an upset. While nobody expected them to be the Miami Heat or Indiana Pacers, […]
Hollywood and Speech-Language Pathology
It’s that time of year again! Oscar weekend! The various accents actors/actresses can produce can make or break their character’s success. And who can actors turn to for accent modification? Yep, Speech-Language Pathologists! Behind the scenes, coaching can be used to target 1 or 2 specific sounds (phonemes, remember those from my last post?) …
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Review: Double Vision
I know, from my training, that drawing is a play of light and dark, of shadow – drawing, ultimately, is the flicker of light on planes. Hence, when I draw, I am sensitive to tonalities, to shades of pale, of … Continue reading →
Henna
I’m sure that the majority of you guys reading this are wonder, “What is so special about henna that it deserves a whole post on this blog?” Well, ever since I was little, the concept of henna as a traditional making has been engraved into my brain. Navratri? You put henna designs on your hands […]
Shrinking Products, Increasing Prices
Companies are constantly trying to spice up their products in order to keep current customers interested, as well as to reach out to a broader consumer base. New flavorings and new packaging are two examples as to how expansionary marketing tactics are implemented. Recently, I noted that the size and portions of many items on […]
Stay Tuned… (A trip!)
While I do love Queens (and, of course, art in Queens), I think that I am in desperate, desperate need of change. And by change, I mean… a trip to Manhattan! This weekend, I will be covering Double Vision, an … Continue reading →
Internships: Paid Slave Labor or Legitimate Learning Experience?
Snow might be covering everything as far as the eye can see, but I know what most of you have on your minds: your plans for the summer. As college students, you can no longer dawdle during your vacation. Ask anyone and they will say that they have applied to a number internships. Internships have […]
