Posted in April 2013

32.  Velvet Roped DC

32. Velvet Roped DC

I was looking raggedy and tattered.  Wearing funky and sweaty workout clothes I casually decided to make my way around to the Cororan Gallery of Art.  I recalled an advertisement I saw in the City Paper about an exhibit centered on Washington, DC subculture of the 1980s.  I checked the paper handy in my bag … Continue reading

31. Rubbing Buttered Fingers

31. Rubbing Buttered Fingers

I am proud alumna of Rutgers University. Nestled in Americas armpit is an oasis of intellect and greatness. I know. I was there. What we lack, even in a town as great as New Brunswick (raise the roof for New Brunswick!), is anything remotely interesting to do. Besides the occasional Greek sponsored party there is … Continue reading

30.  Back to Basics

30. Back to Basics

I would rise from sleep at about 9 AM every Saturday morning with eyes as wide as saucers.  I was already running out of time.  I had to sneak around in the basement to get my tights, leotard, and tutu clean.  I would wash and dry 3 items alone, a tremendous waste of water and … Continue reading

29. Blingin’ Disheveled Zombie

29. Blingin’ Disheveled Zombie

I screamed when I saw the emailed offer letter.  I was willing to do anything.  I would scoop monkey poop if I had to.  No matter what, never again would I cross that familiar threshold, like I had every morning for the past three years. It was time for a new job, even if I had … Continue reading