A New York Tate of Mind

In which this reader and explorer reviews books, muses on literary (and other) matters, and shares some of her adventures.

I also have a book!

Are We There Yet? An Illustrated Journey

of Coping & Creativity During COVID-19

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My 1-5 rating system:

1 = I did not like it and would not recommend it.

2= It was fine. Read it if the subject matter interests you.

3 = I enjoyed it and would recommend it.

4 = I really liked it, and think you should read it!

5 = One of the best books I've read.

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tatedecaro

May 30
3 min

The First 30

A few days ago I was talking to Dorothy about how I've read 30 books so far this year, and we were talking about how a lot of them have...

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tatedecaro

Mar 30
2 min

It Never Ends (a free-write)

TW: Gun violence in schools March 30, 2023 – morning free-write It never ends. It never ends. There’s a secret door to a secret room with...

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tatedecaro

Feb 21
2 min

Louisville, KY

I took a road trip to visit Louisville, KY for a week's vacation, just to explore somewhere new, and see an old college friend and her...

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tatedecaro

Jan 17
3 min

The Textures of Goodbye.

Today I wrote the following... poem, I guess? And I wanted to share it. The Textures of Goodbye. “See you soon” is the smoothest duvet...

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tatedecaro

Nov 21, 2022
1 min

RoCo Members Exhibition

I'm excited to share the news that a number of my Ukrainian eggs will be on display at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center, starting...

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tatedecaro

Nov 1, 2022
1 min

Fall 2022

Stunning colors this year! Here are a few images from the past month. A living, outdoor mural! (on College Ave behind the Auditorium...

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tatedecaro

Jun 23, 2022
1 min

Are We There Yet... I made a book!

For the past year I've been working with a designer and 19 artistic friends to create a book: Are We There Yet? An Illustrated Journey of...

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tatedecaro

May 16, 2022
1 min

I Made That: Ukrainian Eggs

I started doing Ukrainian egg dyeing when I was eight years old, so I've been doing them with my mom for about 35 years now! She learned...

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tatedecaro

Nov 8, 2021
1 min

I Made That: Books

While living in Siena, Italy in 2008/9 I took a book making class at the Siena School for Liberal Arts. I just recently pulled them all...

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tatedecaro

May 9, 2021
1 min

I Made That: Cross Stitch

These are most of the pieces I've made over the last 20 or so years. I continue to make them as gifts for family and friends, and...

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tatedecaro

Aug 11, 2020
3 min

Joy in the Time of Covid-19: Part 2

As of yesterday, August 11, I have been working from home, physically distancing from everyone but my immediate family, wearing a mask...

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tatedecaro

May 7, 2020
1 min

I Made That: Mini Book Store

(Some will have already seen this in a previous blog post, but I wanted to share all the process photos in one place as well!) Last year...

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tatedecaro

Apr 30, 2020
4 min

Joy in the Time of COVID-19

When I'm not spending my time working, reading, or taking walks (Linear Park in Penfield, Highland Park cherry trees, Oxford St....

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tatedecaro

Apr 19, 2020
1 min

Ukrainian Egg Time Lapse

While this blog started out as entirely literary-related/focused, I am now also using it as a place to not only talk about what I'm...

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tatedecaro

Mar 25, 2020
1 min

Fresh Prince of... Quarantine

March 19, 2020: In these uncertain times, everyone needs a little levity. Plus it’s day 5 of isolation and I’m already stir crazy. The...

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