Stephanie Sharlow

They say art imitates life and its reflection of our times. They say art, in its many forms, can comment on political ongoings, world news and raw emotions of the heart. Sometimes, that's true. When we take in the many elements of a performance, it…

I laid there a few minutes, afraid to open my eyes in case it wasn't true, but eventually, I conceded and gave way to the day. The sun was shining; the coffee smelled strong; the summer breeze through my window was light. And, best of all, I was not…

Millennials have a lot to be stressed out about. The government may or may not be going to hell in a hand basket and ISIS won't stop the endless terror. Social injustice and cultural unrest are everywhere. Full-time jobs are on the decline while our…

The realization hit me like a brick after the plans had been made, when backing out was no longer a viable option, but an assh*le move. That knowledge turned to slight terror, as I group-texted my girlfriends frantically: "SOS. How does one go on a…

"Hello again," the Starbucks barista says to you as you hurriedly slam the list of the latest orders on the counter. "Do you need help carrying this?" he or she asks, to which you reply, "No, I think I've got it," as you wipe the sweat from your…

I was not prepared for the extreme agony that is New York City apartment hunting. Nor was I prepared for the ungodly cost. I expected the high rent, especially in Manhattan, so breaking my budget in that regard was not unforeseen. The sheer cost of…