1. Two weeks back on the East Coast came and went quickly. I landed in Newark at the tail end of the heatwave but just as summer storms commenced—which meant I had less motivation to venture into the city, and all the reason to stay put in the suburbs of New Jersey. (L.A. weather may have spoiled ... Read More
A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Gifts to give someone you love—including yourself—this Valentine's Day. First Editions of Their Favorite Books Or, surprise them with a special binding of a book they don't own yet, from an author they cherish. An old boyfriend had gifted me a beautiful copy of letters from a man to ... Read More
What’s In My Travel Beauty Bag
Not everything; just the important things. I'm not sure what happened between the 2010s and now, but I've evolved (or devolved?) from a minimalist packer to a maximalist traveler even after I've pared down to the bare necessities. It's all subjective, of course, and I'm attributing the heavier ... Read More