One of the Blessed Ones

When she was younger and growing up on Long Island, the former chair of the NYSSCPA Not-for-Profit Organizations Committee wished she could perform as a modern jazz dancer. Then, in her college undergraduate years at SUNY Binghamton, she studied English and prepared to teach literature. But her ambitions changed and she became a CPA, working as Eisner LLP’s director of not-for-profit services and as an adjunct professor of auditing at Baruch College.

Julie Floch doesn’t regret that decision at all. 

"I feel like I’m one of the blessed people,” she said. “I don’t know a lot of people who would say, day in and day out, that they really like their lives. And I really like mine."

...Read the rest of my Tax Stringer Member Spotlight article on CPA Julie Floch.

For What It's Worth

More often than not, I wonder what I was thinking when I decided to pursue a journalism degree. I have inner anxiety when it comes to talking to people, and I always stress about each article to try and make sure it's as perfect as it can get. But then sometimes there are interviews that really make me appreciate my decision to follow this career track; not only are they interesting, but the person on the other end is super friendly and makes you feel comfortable asking them questions. 

John K. Samson of The Weakerthans falls into that category, along with others like Stephen Kellogg and Josh Ritter. And now that I've finally interviewed the singer of my favorite band, I feel like all of my hard work has been worth it so far. Check out my interview below:

When Comics and Music Collide

Check out my article out in amNewYork today about some musicians, such as singer/songwriter Will Knox, who are branching out into comics:

God Is An Astronaut Article

Here's an article I wrote for amNewYork newspaper!

My Return & a Josh Ritter Article

Now that I've returned from visiting my grandparents in Florida (thankfully my grandfather is doing well) and a brief but really great stint in Lake George with Todd, I'll be posting regularly again soon.

In the interim, here's an article I wrote on musician and author Josh Ritter, who is doing a book signing at Barnes & Noble Union Square tomorrow. Check it out below and be sure to give him a listen / read up on his new book here. (If the font is too small below, you can read it here on page 18 and zoom in as much as you'd like).

Death Cab For Cutie Article!

Check out the interview I did with Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla for amNewYork newspaper!

Neon Trees!

David Gray

And here's the article I wrote on David Gray:

Dashboard Confessional

Here's an article I wrote for amNewYork newspaper: