Life Tips

How to Live in New York City Without Health Insurance

Posted on March 31, 2009 by julie

Photo: Ende Does this guy look like you feel? Even before the economic crisis, plenty of New Yorkers lacked health insurance. Now, with the increasing number of layoffs, the ranks of the uninsured are swelling. I’ve been among them since I quit my cube farm job with full benefits in 2004. I had no plan … Continue reading »

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How to Work from Home

Posted on July 11, 2008 by julie

Back when I was still on the hamster wheel of 9-to-5 work, I’d wake up to the sound of Francisco’s sleep and spirit shattering alarm clock and start the day grumbling. More mornings than not, I would promptly start crying and ask whether I really had to go to work. On March 17, 2004–yes, I … Continue reading »

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6 Ways to Fight Boredom!

Posted on July 7, 2008 by julie

Who’s blue and bored all over? You? If you’re bored out of your mind, try these tips to get back on track! * 6. Make a bucket list. What are 100 things you want to do before you kick the bucket? Make a list. Fill it up with all the ideas that come to mind–don’t … Continue reading »

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