1. Succulent Californian peaches so ripe that there's no other way to eat them except over the sink, juices running down my arm (and into the drain, instead of the table. Or, more realistically, my laptop). 2. Though proper magazine stands are a rarity here in L.A., stumbling upon a new-to-me or ... Read More
Des Pair Books
A quaint little indie opened up in Echo Park last month—and though it's tiny, the books are expertly curated. It's a must-visit if just to browse for inspiration before deciding your next read. (I discovered Clarice Lispector's A Breath of Life through Des Pair, which I've now read through twice.) ... Read More
Spring Awakening
I struggle, still, to find the words to explain (or excuse?) the silence since my last post. Even with the conclusion of Derek Chauvin's trial, things feel bleak: and to be honest, every step forward feels like it's countered by two back. The rage is exhausting: I'm frustrated by the world and even ... Read More