Jan 29, 2022Savvy Shopping, save $ by crossing borders: clothing tax, food tax, tax on paper goods and personal productsby Kama Linden Ever since my teen years, I have driven out to NJ to shop and swim. Before NYC instilled the no tax on clothing, we drove out to NJ “to save on the taxes” on clothing. Gas used to be 30–60 cents cheaper than NY. …Save Money3 min readSave Money3 min read
Dec 31, 20212021: The Year of the Breakup Songby Kama Linden www.kamalinden.com 2020 introduced us to Olivia Rodrigo with “Driver’s License” (featured in a skit on SNL where all the guys, as well as Kate McKinnon dressed as a man, at first pretend NOT to know the song, but then belt out the lyrics with heartfelt emotion), but…Breakups3 min readBreakups3 min read
Dec 22, 2021Responsible texting and dating (over 50)Responsible texting and dating (over 50) by Kama Linden I am a very fit and fabulous 51 year old. I run an average of 6 miles every other day, and swim 2 hours of consecutive laps on the alternate days when I am not filming, as well as lift weights…Dating7 min readDating7 min read
May 15, 2021EID MURABAK!EID MURABAK! Some thoughts and reflections from my own religious exposure in NYC from my childhood, and being a NYC public school student. When I was growing up in the 1970s in Brooklyn (Canarsie, and then Mill Basin/Flatbush), everyone was either Jewish or Catholic. …Eid Mubarak3 min readEid Mubarak3 min read
May 15, 2021This is a short observational article about crimes of all kinds against immigrants, and how they…This is a short observational article about crimes of all kinds against immigrants, and how they often go unreported. E-bike Crime has been an unfortunate, and regular occurrence here in NYC. Sometimes, the victims are “lucky” to come back to find their E-bike was merely missing, vs. being held up…Immigrants4 min readImmigrants4 min read
Apr 20, 2021SKIN CANCER AWARENESS: as well as SCARE TACTIC SCAMS to be aware ofBy Kama Linden Having recently been to a Dermatologist for my skin cancer screening, I wanted to warn people who are about to do the same, in honor of May being skin cancer awareness month. By all means, you should have your skin checked yearly, no matter your tone or…7 min read7 min read
Apr 3, 2021Toxic Behavior In Health Clubs: why is a place people come to get HEALTHY a breeding ground for UNHEALTHY behavior amongst gym managers and staff?I have been an employee of various HEALTH CLUBS for over 2 decades, and now, am a member of a gym so that I can use the pool. On both sides of the coin, I can tell you first hand that there is something about the HEALTH CLUB environment that…Gym8 min readGym8 min read
Mar 25, 2021Buying a co-op? Buyer beware: Mold, bad management, corrupt boardI bought my co-op in Norwood in late February 2002. I had the worst realtor ever. When I asked her about pets, she laughed and said, “anything but horses!”. Sure enough, my board interview, which was 2 people in their pajamas on a Monday night around 8 pm after work…Real Estate12 min readReal Estate12 min read
Mar 25, 2021Buying a co-op? Buyer BEWARE!I bought my co-op in Norwood in late February 2002. I had the worst realtor ever. When I asked her about pets, she laughed and said, “anything but horses!”. Sure enough, my board interview, which was 2 people in their pajamas on a Monday night around 8pm after work, abruptly…Co Op12 min readCo Op12 min read
Nov 14, 2020Safety in Recreation: Violence in the Park/personal safety while working out.I am an avid runner of over 20 years. I have run Central Park, Bronx Park, and various other parks all over the US as well as abroad. In Central Park, I mostly have to fear being hit by cyclists riding in the runner’s lane, or the occasional Parks and…Parks And Recreation5 min readParks And Recreation5 min read