In William Goldman's Marathon Man, the antagonist, a Nazi war criminal, finds himself in New York City in search of a cache of hidden diamonds. At one point in the story, he kidnaps the protagonist …
What Is It You Want?
This may come across as an odd thing to write, but the pandemic positively changed my life. Back in September 2020, when we were in lockdown, I sat on the edge of my bed and asked myself, “What is it …
Broadening Your Circle
I've been thinking a lot about broadening my circle of friends lately, and this all occurred because I recently acquired a car. As a former big city dweller, not having a car isn't a big deal; you can …
Decorating Golden Rule: Live With What You Love
After reading Avoiding the Pitfalls of Decorating a Shared Home I've been thinking alot about home decor. I also came across the following quote, “Decorating golden rule: Live with what you …
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When It’s Time to Move
The Clash's Should I Stay or Should I Go is an earworm for me this week. Why this song? Although it's about a romantic relationship, it can also be associated with the issue of either remaining in a …
Countering Fearmongering of Shared Housing
Many years ago, during a bitter breakup, a former beau hoped to push me out of our shared flat. At the time, I was working as a temp while he had a full-time job as a professor at the University. I …
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