Im into weird things, readers of this blog already know that, and so a tour of the local NYC recycling facility seemed like a cool thing to do. So I took the train (Otto coming along too) down to Red Hook Brooklyn and took in all the smells!

As long as I've known her, my sister Cheryl has been terrified of bees. This summer I pushed her to face her bee fear...

Nelson’s interest in garbage started in childhood. Nelson’s mother always told him to never throw things out. As a result he was very inventive in fixing things or finding new toys in creative ways.

Last night I performed a story about a toxic “mean girl” that changed my life in a story I call “Bathroom Famous.” This was part of a 6 week course at the Magnet. My teacher for this course was Adam Wade, a multiple Moth story slam winner.

UGGHH this makes me so sad!

This past weekend I visited the climbable sculpture currently called the Vessel but I’ve been calling it the Hive.

Penn Hills operated from 1960 to 2009 and offered all the heart shaped tubs, circle mattresses, and all the 360 mirrors you could handle.

This roadside oddity was hatched when the land owner had a haunted house event and had a headless horseman decoration.

From the pool area we found a gym then out the window I spotted the ice skating rink…

Deep in the north woods of Maine there are 2 special locomotives.

Before this water system was in place NYC’s water was not safe. It had become badly polluted but also unable to handle the growing population in the city.

Volunteering with causes that better the environment is something I really enjoy but one of the best parts about it is how much I learn along the way.

Here are the top 4 shocking things I have learned while volunteering.

I have seen these steel wool fire ring photos all over Instagram. I messaged my partner Otto knowing he would know what it was. Of course he did and then it was on!

Beneath a forest in Richmond Virginia there is a cemetery.

I quit one job and didn't start the next one for another week. So the thought crossed my mind - "F*ck it, I'm gonna go to Iceland!"

That was on a Friday and that following Sunday night I was on my way. Oh, and my mom decided to come too!

Its orange paint was sun bleached and chipping but you could tell this thing used to be a big, bright, presence.

Why not try to get on Blue Bloods? Its already being shot in my neighborhood, I could see well known actors, they pay and feed you, AND it will maybe impress my mom and her friends who are fans of the show!

I really didn't know what a date nail was up until a few months ago. Little did I know this new small obsession would take Otto, me, and a couple hammers to remote woods in upstate New York.

I dont get it but it makes for EGGcellent photos!

I live in a tiny apartment so having lots of dishes and flatware isn't practical. Today I went out to replace 2 forks that I lost and discover treasures from the Waldorf Astoria.