Hey Amy!

As most of you know, I live in the heart of Manhattan.  I spend a lot of time observing behaviors of thousands of people trying to move within a small space of sidewalk every day.  Literally thousands.  One can imagine the amount of both good and kind behavior as well as bad and unseemly.  Today [...]

Last night I had a very unusual experience at a restaurant.  I wanted to let it go but of course it’s the first thing I thought of when I awoke so I feel the need to share today. My roommate from college, Jackie, my guy, Chris, and I went out for sushi at a restaurant [...]

I have written this post before and lately I feel confident I will write it a few more times. It is pouring rain here today like it is in most of the northeast.  Buckets.  From heaven.  Which means that most are struggling with their umbrellas and their ability to maneuver around other humans with it.  [...]

It’s getting ‘Africa Hot’ in NYC and as I view the nightly news, it has been that warm across the nation for many days.  Many will read that last sentence and giggle at my use of the word “warm” as most of you would say “It’s hot!”.  Well, in the 12th grade in my AP [...]

My brother shared a wonderful story with me last week and at his recommendation “Does this fit Hey Amy!?”, I am sharing it today. A guy walks into Frank’s Pizza (sounds like the set-up to a bad joke) and asks the guy behind the counter, “Were you working here last night?  Do you recognize me?”  [...]

It’s been a long week for me and I am glad to see it come to an end.  I saw a lot of abominable behavior on the train throughout my travels but am choosing not to share those today.  I am going to share the good things I saw from people who I hope taught [...]

I recently was told a story of a thankless favor that really floored me.  As my friend continued, I knew it was one I had to share here.  With her blessing, here is the lesson of today and hopefully every day. My friend Ellie recently traveled to Italy with her toddler and husband on holiday.  [...]