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Millennial Trends that are Shaping the Future
In a rapidly changing world driven by modern technology, millennial’s are leading the way. These young adults blaze new trails in every area of life, from how they spend their money to the way they prefer to work to their approach to health and wellness. As these lifestyle trends continue

Why Having Roommates is Integral to Living in The City
This originally appeared in my Broke-Ass City column for the SF Examiner. I first moved to San Francisco when I was 21 for an internship in the booking department at Bill Graham Presents. It was the summer of 2002, a simply magical time in my life, and the genesis of

Forget the Walk of Shame, take a Stride of Pride
This originally appeared in my Broke-Ass City column for the SF Examiner. I’ve never quite understood why it’s called the “Walk of Shame.” I mean, I guess there’s some patriarchal bullshit involved, intimating that it’s shameful when a woman does it. But for as long as I can remember, the

We ate it so you don’t have to: McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce
OFF MENU IS SPONSORED BY BENDER’S BECAUSE THEY ARE BADASS. DROP BY AND MAKE SOME BAD DECISIONS WITH SOME GOOD PEOPLE! Welcome to, “We ate it so you don’t have to.” While some are prepping for St. Patty’s Day and the already released Shamrock Shake, some are still celebrating the Lunar New Year.

How Whiting Became The Preferred Fish of Black Muslims
As the navy bean became the alternative to sweet potatoes when baking pies, whiting became the alternative catfish; a prohibited food in the Nation of Islam’s diet.

NYC VS SF: Who Has the Better Parks, Beaches, & Outdoor Bars
SF & NYC residents argue if Golden Gate Park is better than Central Park, and if the rooftop bars in Brooklyn beat the patios of Zeitgeist and El Rio

Cannabis Cocktails are the Wave of the Future
Now that recreational weed is legal in California we’re seeing a renaissance of creative ways to use and consume it. That’s why I’ve teamed up with the fine folks at Sava, the premier marketplace for hand-crafted cannabis goods, to give you the lowdown on how to make cocktails with cannabis products.

Choose Your Own Adventure Day w/ Broke-Ass Stuart!
This is one of my coolest projects yet! I’m doing a Choose Your Own Adventure day in SF where I’ll be gallivanting around town and YOU will help decide what I do next! Here’s a fine example: To be part of this adventure, watch my instagram stories on 2/22! I’ll