First Person Singular by Wendy Braitman

A Simpler Time

I look forward to taking toilet paper for granted again.

Illustration by Erika Lee Sears

Love in the Time of Cholera

This evening, I considered making a quick run to the market in my neighborhood – until realizing I really didn’t NEED anything. With all the mental Zen I can muster, I’m trying my hardest not to think too far ahead about what life has become. And instead, I splurged on an overpriced hoodie, since we’ll all be living in our sweats. What are your best coping strategies?

Cartoon by Emily Bernstein

The New Normal

I’ve been working from home for years, so this is the one aspect of the crisis that hasn’t been hard for me. But for those working from home for the first time, what’s that like for you?

The New Yorker cover by Barry Blitt

Now, more than ever

I was waiting in a 45-minute line at Whole Foods yesterday with emptying shelves. Everyone was helping pack groceries and doing their best to keep it together.

Photo by Lucia Litman

Ready for a Cocktail

I’ve stockpiled vodka, just in time. What a crazy world we’re in right now. How are you doing?

Painting by Erika Lee Sears

Flower Power

Spring preview.

Photo by Vanessa McKeown

Daylight Savings Time

On the upside, there was light at 6pm.

Cartoon by Teresa Burns Parkhurst

Stay Safe

If the quarantine comes, I’ll be glad to have you!

Illustration by Alessandra Olanow

She was my pick

Photo by Pete Souza

My New Love

I’m 4 months into Yoga, and it’s one of the most satisfying relationships I’ve had in a long time. 

“Sara Does Home Yoga” by Jean Jullien