Once Upon a Place: The Elusive Parisian Campsite Bargain
All this talk about Greece and the Central European Bank has reminded me of the time that my family went to Europe. I’m thinking about France…
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.…
The Great Easter Decor Dilemma
My block is really into decorating. Like really. I’ll all for a nice color-coordinated interior design scheme (last week, for example, I managed to find a…
Yep, I’m Still in PJs…
In the words of the indelible Brittany Spears: Oops I did it again / I played with your heart / Got lost in the game By…
What Happened Last Week
I’m sorry for last week—for getting you all excited about my return to “regular” posting only to leaving you hanging with a single, solitary, charming-but-rather-daft post…
Shower Curtains or, Happiness in a Bag
I have found the secret to true happiness. Forget about friendship or love or building an enjoyable life. Really, it all comes down to shower curtains.…
Weekend Project: The Quickest, Cheapest Throw Pillows Ever
Did you know cloth napkins make great pillows? No? Well, they do. In fact, napkins make pretty much the EASIEST pillows ever. And you can buy…
The Case of the Broken Sled (or, a Surprise in My Bed)
I wrote but never published the following post as my last relationship was falling apart last winter. A few weeks ago, we got into a fight…
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