It finally feels like fall here in L.A.: it's crisp, cool, and just cold enough for chunky knitwear. Hot tea is no longer a cute habit, but an essential for surviving dips below 60°F. House slippers, too, are important for well-being; cold feet are either a symptom of blocked qi, cause impaired ... Read More
Things I Purchased During Quarantine
A peek into my innermost desires when no one is watching. It should go without saying that I'm grateful for the privilege (and luck) I've had throughout this pandemic, but out of guilt (and gratitude), I feel the need to acknowledge it at every turn. If I were a wiser person, I wouldn't be ... Read More
Distancing Diaries: A Day in the (Quarantine) Life
A Saturday chez moi, because 75% of the workday is spent in front of a computer—and that's no fun. And because we're still on lockdown, in quarantine. 8:00AM I'm up, but still in bed, luxuriating under a cocoon of comforter and weighted blankets. It's easy waking up sans alarm when there's sun. ... Read More