“Here comes the sun (doo doo doo doo)...” I find myself singing this song each morning lately as I wake up. It’s been an exceptionally wet w...
Old habits die hard. I have this alarm clock that I have had for about 8 years now. I bought it from a Chinese store in Siena, Italy as a replacem...
2019. Wow. There’s been a lot of controversy around whether the decade ended with the start of 2020, or whether we still have another year to go...
We had an enormous dog growing up, with a mild-mannered name: Bonnie. There has been much debate amongst my family as to who actually came up with...
Kristin and I first met in person over drinks in New York City with my friend Dave, after we had been following each other on Twitter for some tim...
I started throwing lots of things away recently. Old magazines, high school t-shirts I've been holding onto since — well — high school, pre-ad...
An American burger welcomes every immigrant with open arms. Sure, people have invented and reinvented it; they put foie gras and chickpeas in it...
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...
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...
You might not know it, but breakfast in our house is kind of a big deal. Saturdays are pancake mornings. A kid is usually asking for pancakes by 8...
Every year, I look forward to summer with the sort of anticipation that can only be described as childish. I am eager for the longer days and the ...
I was a sociology major in college and my fascination with the discipline has stayed with me. One of the things I love about sociology is that it ...