-
Continue reading →: The Lowdown on NYC
I am the type of New Yorker real New Yorkers love to hate: I was a transplant to begin with, and as soon as the pandemic got too hot, I bounced. Then I did the worst thing imaginable: bought a house in NJ. Living across the river is sacrilege to…
-
Continue reading →: Hello depression, my old friend
Have you ever met someone who has never been depressed? They tell you they don’t know what that feels like. That doesn’t make sense to me. Didn’t you have a childhood? Didn’t you go to school? Don’t you have a family?! You’re telling me you’ve never been depressed? I don’t…
-
Continue reading →: On the Pole/Off the Pole
You know how it’s every parent’s worst nightmare that their daughter will hit the pole? Well, not my parents; they weren’t of an opinion one way or the other. But someone’s parents feared that potential outcome. I couldn’t personally dance with a stripper pole. With my germaphobia? That piece of…
-
Continue reading →: Herding Cats Has Got Nothing on Herding Toddlers
We’re all familiar with the phrase “herding cats,” oft used in the business world to describe a difficult group to manage. As the parent of a toddler, I submit we change this phrase to “herding toddlers.” Even a single toddler is nigh impossible to manage. I’ll solve your cat problem…
-
Continue reading →: More $s for More Zs
In support of the power nap I wish the power nap — or better yet, the afternoon siesta — was part of the American culture. I know some tech companies have nap pods onsite, but the concept of napping really isn’t celebrated in this country. It’s a shame. Capped at thirty minutes, the power nap…
-
Continue reading →: Rising Like a Phoenix
But sleepy as a sloth When I was 18, the thought of turning 40 was the worst thing I could imagine. But then I reached 40, and now even that is in my rearview mirror. So, while it doesn’t feel cool to be in my 40s, there’s only one alternative:…
-
Continue reading →: From Luddite to Tech Wizard
In five short years No one would have foreseen me going into the tech field, least of all me. This was not a straight path. In high school I signed up for “Keyboarding” because I wanted to learn how to play an instrument. Turns out, it was a touch-typing class.…
-
Continue reading →: Creepy Crawlies
If you live in the burbs, you live with bugs. When I resided on the 48th floor of an apartment building in Manhattan, I saw nary a bug. Not so much as a spider hiding out in the corner. If I had ever actually seen a ladybug, I would have…
-
Continue reading →: Lost in Thought
I took a personality test that asked me, “Do you tend to get lost in your thoughts when hiking in the woods?” I was like, “Duh!” If you’re not lost in thought while lost in the woods, then what the hell are you doing? The nature of this question is…
-
Continue reading →: Rando in NJ
Antithesis to Emily in Paris I’m watching an episode of Emily in Paris on Netflix when I discover I’ve got sticky onion jam smeared under my chin from my sandwich at lunch half an hour ago. I’m wearing an $8 Target t-shirt with denim shorts, and I’ve got bags under…
Hello,
I’m Angie
Residing in the New York metropolitan area, I spend much of my free time writing. I graduated from Seattle University and regularly return to Gotham Writers Workshop to keep my skills sharp.
Typically writing at the intersection of memoir and humor, I am currently refining several manuscripts that fall into the graphic novel, crime, and science fiction categories.
My goal with this blog is to offer readers a five-minute break from the monotony and stress of everyday life. Success for me is making you smile or laugh.
If you enjoy my work, please consider buying me a cup of coffee to fuel my next piece.
Let’s connect
Your message has been sent
Join the fun!
Stay updated with our latest tutorials and ideas by joining our newsletter.
A Flick of the Pen 