AdrianThe multi-cultural Adrian is a Chinese-Puerto Rican who loves both his parents’ heritages. He’s studying to be an actor and hopes to make it big in the New York theater scene. He works as a caterer to support himself while in pursuit of his dream career. He’s also my part-time critic, idea box, and roommate. He’s a great guy to have around the house because of his sense of humor. Sometimes I envy Adrian because he still has it in him to chase his dream–as opposed to me, who’s moved on.(Read More)
Donna“Save the World” Donna is my colleague. Divorced, Donna has two kids, Ethan and Emily, whom she calls her biggest accomplishments. Originally from the Boston area, Donna was raised in a politically active family that has always found time for charity, non-profit work, etc. She says it’s even more of a focus now because she wants a better world for her children.(Read More)
Fred“Power to the People” Fred is named after the abolitionist and reformer Frederick Douglass. He’s a tall guy with long dreads. This Vietnam War era veteran was born and brought up in Motor City–Detroit. He moved to New York right after the Million Man March and fell in love with this city because of its diversity and rich cultural heritage. Fred is retired now, but he spent many years working to improve the living conditions of New York’s marginalized residents across all the boroughs.(Read More)
IrinaThe model turned socially conscious mover and shaker, Irina does everything with character. She never leaves home without her big bag of makeup paraphernalia. She has an amazing collection of “only urban” shoes. She’s the best celebrity gossip in town!(Read More)
KateThe dramatic Kate can cry at the drop of any hat–-proverbial or otherwise. She can start crying looking at two people holding hands in the park! Kate does some TV commercials, trade show presentations, and was proud to be the local weather girl at the TV station back home in Iowa. Kate is also ultra romantic and a natural blonde.(Read More)
King KongI found Kong on the street near a dumpster right after I moved into my new apartment. I was cleaning up my new place and throwing things away. Before I got my own place, I had to crash at my sister Liz’s for about two months. Looking for a place to live in New York is a nightmare! So I pretty much knew what it was like to be stranded out in the streets.(Read More)
MeganMy “Voice of Reason” Megan manages to complete the puzzles for me. Anything from tax forms to relationships and dealing with women, she seems to have all the right answers. She gives me a view from a feminine perspective, a different angle. We may bark at each other every once in a while, but we respect each other’s sense of humor, too.(Read More)
Mrs. BradleyMrs. Bradley grew up in NY. Her husband, Jim, died in 2001. He was a WWII veteran. She’s into gardening, so I need to keep an eye on Kong. Every once in a while Kong gets loose and digs up her garden. She says she doesn’t mind much the dog playing around, but the clean up takes a lot of work. I try to help by keeping Kong out of her roses.(Read More)
RickThis motorhead-grease monkey, Rick, customizes and repairs cars for a living. He can fix just about any car problem there is! He’s our very own McGyver, and he’s always tinkering with something or the other. If he’s not busy repairing or customizing cars, he’s busy chasing girls or watching the game with us. He has the best place to watch any game, for all seasons!(Read More)
SteveThe resident geek, Steve loves all the gadgets past and future. He can solve any computer related problem but he’s missing a couple of circuits when it comes to dealing with humans. Born and bred in New York City, he not only knows all the Wi-Fi hot spots, he also knows where all the latest geek hangouts are.(Read More)