Author Archives: Naomi

The Chief Deadbeat is cheating a friend of mine

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Naomi

My friend called me the other day in barely suppressed anxiety. She is a gifted artisan and artist who lives in New York City. She is a freelancer. She gets jobs, does the (fine) work and gets paid for each … Continue reading →

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The ultra-perfect comment on us, now

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Naomi

Today, Mara Gay had a column in the New York Times about the inexplicable cave-in of major white-shoe law firms, but praising a cadre of current and ex-employees whose training and desire were to represent poor clients pro bono, and … Continue reading →

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An insider spills the beans on the state of the NYC subway system

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Naomi

Hi. I’m the insider referred to above. I ride the subways and buses frequently. Indeed, they are my mode of transport. I don’t employ road vehicles. Never with Uber and only rarely with yellow cabs. Sure, this is anecdotal. So … Continue reading →

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