Red, Off White and Blue: How to Make Patriotic Pomanders for July 4th
It’s very hard to maintain my image. (And by “image,” I am of course referring to my holier-than-thou worldview, which essentially comprises “I used to live…
An Update, a Promise, and the Promise of a Promise
Hi, remember me? The girl who used to blog here? Well, I’m back. Again. But this time it’s for good and I’m finally going to start…
Travelhoppers in Seville: Discover the Secrets of Southern Spain
From Bizet’s Carmen to Washington Irving’s Tales of the Alhambra, the lure of Spain’s Andalucía region has captivated travelers from around the world for centuries. There…
Candy Necklaces for Grown Ups, or How to Survive the Atlantic City Beer Fest
On Saturday night, I went to a beer festival with PIC. I hate beer but I love him, and one of his favorite bands was playing…
“The Marriage Plot” by Jeffrey Eugenides
I’ve finally finished reading The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides. I would describe it as way-better- than-The Virgin Suicides (thank God!) but still not-quite-as-good as Middlesex.…
Kat Echevarría Richter 