Kelly Kreth

I keep hearing about the emergence of millions of cicadas on the East Coast this summer after their 17 years underground. And while summer in NYC has always been prime time for tourists to descend on us in droves, I feel like this summer they are rivaling the anticipated cicadas in number.

I’m not sure which I fear more.

It is great to live in Midtown because I seem to always be equidistant from anywhere I may have to go, things tend to be well-lit and open all night and there are tons of transportation options.  

While walking along Tenth Avenue near West 53rd Street the other day I spotted a sign that said, “CVS/pharmacy: Coming Soon.”

Now, in a city peppered with Duane Reades and other assorted pharmacies one would not think this is noteworthy news. However, the nearest Duane Reade on Tenth Avenue is many blocks away on West 37th and the nearest CVS is on West 42nd Street.  There are many on Ninth Avenue, but in NYC an avenue is actually a world away.

So this new CVS is a real game changer. Welcome to the dance floor, CVS. 

In previewing the first episode of the new season of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York” (which debuts tonight), what struck me was that there was more of everything. 

Important note: More is not necessarily always better.

1. More cursing.

I counted 15 curses (including preview of the next episode) which would average one curse per  four minutes. Which is still less than the average cab ride, I suppose.

It’s that time: Spring cleaning! Notice the exclamation point here and in the headline. It means I’m excited. While some might not be and think of cleaning and organizing as chores, when you are as neurotic as I am, it is a time to celebrate.

Probably the biggest chore for any NYC apartment dweller—particularly female--in relationship to the change of seasons is how to deal with clothing. You know the old tale of girls who store their sweaters in ovens and 100-plus shoes in kitchen cabinets? Believe it.

First up: Clothes and accessories