Sometimes, when I'm feeling wanderlust, all I have to do is pick up a drink. They say that smell is the strongest sense tied to memory, but as che...
Ah, relief. I’ve said it before: despite my undying love for summer, often find it sort of overwhelming. There’s the self-imposed pressure �...
Back when my grandmother's Alzheimer's was in its early stages, she called my grandfather and asked him to pick her up. When he asked her where, she...
Everyone can appreciate a compliment, whether it comes from a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger. Yet, it's not uncommon to feel humbled by a com...
Originally posted Feb 28, 2012The last time I felt distinctly overwhelmed for a long period of time was while I was planning my wedding. Often...
Her name was Jessica. She was my first frenemy and she one-upped me in everything. She had the Little Mermaid lunchbox before I did and a gay best...
The other day, I snuck a peek into my old life. I was headed to the dentist in downtown San Francisco, where I hardly ever go anymore. The streets...
I'm going to be totally upfront with you: I don't have a baby (surprise!). But a few of my friends have started having babies and, boy, is life di...
Breakfast in a new city is always so promising because you know that ahead of you lies a day of exploration. When I am traveling, breakfast is a...