Valentine’s Day? F That!
Last year I made all of my students chocolate covered pretzels for Valentine’s Day. Having already made them chocolate covered pretzels for Christmas (albeit in different…
Mi Novio Nuevo
I’m proud to report that after two failed attempts I finally made it through Star Wars—Episodes V and VI!— which means there’s actually a chance I’ll…
The Real Reason I Want(ed) to Go to Europe
You want to know the real reason I love to travel? Sure, I’m into museums and history and discovering that my way of doing things isn’t…
Him? I’ve Never Seen Him Before in My Life!
Upon reading that the Free Library of Philadelphia is offering a slew of free speed dating events between now and Valentine’s Day, I might possibly have…
Shhh! We’re Dating Here!
I was reading through a list of local Valentine’s date ideas when I came across the following: Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Find it at…
I Can’t Go Home
I’m holed up at the coffee shop with my laptop and a chocolate chai latte, not because I’m feeling particularly inspired to write, but because I…
Those Straight Talkin’ Beach Balls
I have a bit of a problem. Actually, it’s more than a bit of a problem—it’s kind of a big problem, and it’s caused more than…
Easy Valentine’s Gifts for the Jane Austen Lover
Yesterday I wrote about my college boyfriend (who bought me the complete works of Jane Austen for Valentine’s Day) and my current beau, The Wedding Date…
How to Blow the Curve: A Modern Man’s Guide to Romantic Gifts
Shortly before Valentine’s Day during my senior year of college, my boyfriend-at-the-time asked me to name my favorite author. “Jane Austen,” I replied. Wasn’t that obvious?…
Fieldwork in Stilettos 