Anyone who knows me knows how I feel about “journaling.” I put it in quotes because I doubly dislike the use of it as a verb. Even in my teens […]
Life & Leisure
Not me, but I do wish Pizza Girl the best
I tend to hate romantic comedies. But recently, some folks thought I might be living in one. After an ad ran in our paper last week seeking a mystery woman […]
Hardship is no stranger this holiday season
Well, friends, here we are. Five days out. There’s no question Christmas will look different this year. Already we’ve seen some it: Socially distanced Santas, drive-through-only light shows, performances of […]
Giving thanks in a very unusual year
I have no idea how it happened, but with Thanksgiving a mere five days away, it seems it’s time for me to make my annual list of things for which […]
AMAZON PRIME DAY: SHOPPING GUIDES
It’s Amazon Prime Day! Hooray! Today I have shopping guides just for you – whether you’re styling your home, looking to try new snacks, or simply need to find some […]
Please say this, too, shall pass
There are certain trendy phrases that I can’t stand. “Throw shade.” “Spill the tea.” “Self-care.” “Real talk.” I don’t know whether I dislike these buzzwords more because they’re so overused, […]
Movement in motion: Walk, listen, learn
Since this pandemic started, walks have been my salvation. Even during the past few weeks, as restaurants, shops and markets have reopened, I’ve opted to keep close to home. As […]
Please stop with the excuses: Racism is real
White privilege is absurd. That the color of one’s skin should influence his or her advantage in life is ridiculous. That does not, however, mean white privilege isn’t real. It […]
New coworkers make home office even stranger
Like many of you, I have been working from home for the past few weeks. And while the whole pajama-pants-as-uniform thing is nice, there are other aspects I enjoy much […]
What is there to say in times like these, except ‘Stay home!
During the years I’ve been writing this column — far more than I care to count — I’ve covered a litany of topics. Shoes. Dressing room mirrors. Feeling fat. Motivational […]





