The Trio Behind Friends: How Three Writers Created TV Magic

Picture this: It's 1993, and three television writers are sitting around trying to figure out how to capture the anxiety of being a twenty-something in Manhattan without enough money, clear life direction, or functional romantic relationships. Their solution? Create a show about six people who somehow afford enormous apartments while working as a waitress, a … Continue reading The Trio Behind Friends: How Three Writers Created TV Magic

The Black Market Below Bleecker

Dave Winters considered himself a rational man. He recycled when convenient, tipped exactly 18%, and had strong opinions about people who took the elevator to the second floor. He worked in data analytics, lived alone in a reasonably-priced Greenwich Village apartment (inherited from his grandmother, thank you very much), and had never once entertained the … Continue reading The Black Market Below Bleecker

Tranquil

It was a tranquil Saturday morning in New York City in the roaring 1920s. The sun was just beginning to peek over the towering skyscrapers, casting rays of light that bounced off the windows of the bustling metropolis. Millie awoke in her cozy studio apartment in Greenwich Village, excited for the day ahead. At 23 … Continue reading Tranquil