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National Novel Writing Month
Here I sit at 6:16pm on the last day of November. Every year, this date creeps up on me. It marks the last day of National Novel Writing month. And once again, I did not partake. Those who did...
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Power Necklaces
There’s something about a blinged-out necklace which makes it okay to wear sweatpants to work. Everywhere I look, ladies are hanging jeweled ribbons around their necks in an effort to draw attention...
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And so, it begins again…
My start to 2017 Last year, my New Year’s resolution was to learn how to cook. It all started out with a bang. My casserole dishes were filled with noodle bakes. My oven was chock-full of...
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Born to Run (for cheeseburgers)
My father dangled the bacon cheeseburger in front of my face. “This will taste SO delicious after you cross the finish line.” This was my father’s idea of motivation. He clearly didn’t realize that...
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The Fourth Grade Bookshelf
The librarian pushed down on the book with her ink-stained, silver stamp. It printed a blurred date on the library card: “October 21.” At the age of eight, I didn’t have many dates I needed to...
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Shrooms, Ramps, and Snakes… Oh My!
There’s something about foraging that I love. After being inspired by this VPR segment on discovering backyard edibles, I decided to go on a hunt for my own morels and garlicky ramps. So, yesterday I...
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Guilty Pleasures
John Mayer once said that there is no such thing as a guilty pleasure. I couldn’t agree more. I don’t feel guilty about my pleasures. I love Eggo Waffles, The Real Housewives of New York City and...
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What I Eat In A Day
People Magazine has a new feature showcasing what celebrities (primarily skinny women) eat in a day. Inspired, here’s my take: WHAT I EAT IN A DAY Two bites off of both ends of a pre-mashed banana...
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Funeral for a Friend
I needed glitter. I didn’t want to be a California Raisin, a Ninja Turtle, or a Cabbage Patch Kid. (These costumes were all the rage when I was in elementary school.) Instead, my costume had to have...
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