From Long-Distance to Quarantined Together
New York Cliché
by New York Cliche
1y ago
By: Melissa Lee Many weeks ago, back when coronavirus was still a punchline, my boyfriend Marcial asked half-jokingly how we would see each other if there was a quarantine. He lives in Boston, and I live in New York City. I scoffed at the idea of such a thing happening. But I am a planner, so I started thinking about the “what if,” anyway. My job only required a standard computer and internet access, whereas his required additional computer hardware and specialized software. I live with a roommate, and he lives alone in a one-bedroom apartment. Also, if I went to Boston, I could see my family ..read more
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Happy Star Wars Day! Live-stream a show! Read an article! MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU.
New York Cliché
by New York Cliche
1y ago
Happy Star Wars Day! I wrote an article all about May the Fourth last year (5/4/19) for an article writing class I was taking. It was quite a different experience from my usual blogging: I interviewed people, researched, and wrote not one single thing about me me me! I felt pretty proud of it, but when we discussed it in class, my teacher went off on me. I wasn’t surprised that she criticized me for trying too hard to be funny, that felt constructive, but I was surprised when she accused me of being a poseur Star Wars expert… uh I would never claim such a thing! I’m so the opposite of an exper ..read more
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Unemployed, A Brooklyn Bartender’s Lament
New York Cliché
by New York Cliche
1y ago
By: Hope Morawa Where do I be gin? Call me Old-Fashioned,  But being a bartender is pretty neat.Now, from Manhattan to Long Island,  Thousands of us out of work.  Cut-off, in the mist of a global pandemic,  Where social distillation is key.  We’re 86ed from our home away from home, With no proof of returning in the near future. Soda story goes:  Sure, working doubles made me groggy. Slinging shots with customers, tequila time.  Mimosa favorite part? Having the Last Word behind the bar. I was calling the shots And Campari to other jobs,  Olived it. Let’s ..read more
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8 NYC Books for When You Miss New York (Even Though You’re Quarantined Here…)
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by New York Cliche
1y ago
By: Isabel Crabtree While doom-scrolling through Twitter on day 24 of quarantine, I came across a conversation that struck a chord with me. It described how two friends were homesick for a city they live in. Being stuck in isolation is a challenge for everyone, but one unexpected twist is how nostalgic it’s making New Yorkers feel for even the most quotidian aspects of the city.  I miss wandering the streets of the Lower East Side and getting a peek of the bridges, walking beneath stretching tree branches in Brooklyn, waiting for the train in Queens. I’m lucky to have everything I need i ..read more
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An Earth Day celebration from Sunnyside, Queens: Featuring every magnolia tree in the neighborhood
New York Cliché
by New York Cliche
1y ago
Every April, I spend as much of the month as possible wandering around New York City taking photos. Spring flowers are planted all over the city and flowering trees bloom in parks and on street corners. I adore the contrast of the hard concrete jungle with the delicate beauty of blossoms. Daffodils, tulips, magnolias, cherry blossoms – spring in the city is simply one of my favorite things! Spring 2020 we’re in the middle of a global pandemic. There’s no wandering city streets to stop and snap the roses. The best I can hope for is a bike ride or walk around my neighborhood in Sunnyside, Queens ..read more
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From Long-Distance to Quarantined Together
New York Cliché
by New York Cliche
4y ago
By: Melissa Lee Many weeks ago, back when coronavirus was still a punchline, my boyfriend Marcial asked half-jokingly how we would see each other if there was a quarantine. He lives in Boston, and I live in New York City. I scoffed at the idea of such a thing happening. But I am a planner, so I started thinking about the “what if,” anyway. My job only required a standard computer and internet access, whereas his required additional computer hardware and specialized software. I live with a roommate, and he lives alone in a one-bedroom apartment. Also, if I went to Boston, I could see my family ..read more
Visit website
Happy Star Wars Day! Live-stream a show! Read an article! MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU.
New York Cliché
by New York Cliche
4y ago
Happy Star Wars Day! I wrote an article all about May the Fourth last year (5/4/19) for an article writing class I was taking. It was quite a different experience from my usual blogging: I interviewed people, researched, and wrote not one single thing about me me me! I felt pretty proud of it, but when we discussed it in class, my teacher went off on me. I wasn’t surprised that she criticized me for trying too hard to be funny, that felt constructive, but I was surprised when she accused me of being a poseur Star Wars expert… uh I would never claim such a thing! I’m so the opposite of an exper ..read more
Visit website
Unemployed, A Brooklyn Bartender’s Lament
New York Cliché
by New York Cliche
4y ago
By: Hope Morawa Where do I be gin? Call me Old-Fashioned,  But being a bartender is pretty neat.Now, from Manhattan to Long Island,  Thousands of us out of work.  Cut-off, in the mist of a global pandemic,  Where social distillation is key.  We’re 86ed from our home away from home, With no proof of returning in the near future. Soda story goes:  Sure, working doubles made me groggy. Slinging shots with customers, tequila time.  Mimosa favorite part? Having the Last Word behind the bar. I was calling the shots And Campari to other jobs,  Olived it. Let’s ..read more
Visit website
8 NYC Books for When You Miss New York (Even Though You’re Quarantined Here…)
New York Cliché
by New York Cliche
4y ago
By: Isabel Crabtree While doom-scrolling through Twitter on day 24 of quarantine, I came across a conversation that struck a chord with me. It described how two friends were homesick for a city they live in. Being stuck in isolation is a challenge for everyone, but one unexpected twist is how nostalgic it’s making New Yorkers feel for even the most quotidian aspects of the city.  I miss wandering the streets of the Lower East Side and getting a peek of the bridges, walking beneath stretching tree branches in Brooklyn, waiting for the train in Queens. I’m lucky to have everything I need i ..read more
Visit website
An Earth Day celebration from Sunnyside, Queens: Featuring every magnolia tree in the neighborhood
New York Cliché
by New York Cliche
4y ago
Every April, I spend as much of the month as possible wandering around New York City taking photos. Spring flowers are planted all over the city and flowering trees bloom in parks and on street corners. I adore the contrast of the hard concrete jungle with the delicate beauty of blossoms. Daffodils, tulips, magnolias, cherry blossoms – spring in the city is simply one of my favorite things! Spring 2020 we’re in the middle of a global pandemic. There’s no wandering city streets to stop and snap the roses. The best I can hope for is a bike ride or walk around my neighborhood in Sunnyside, Queens ..read more
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