First Person Singular by Wendy Braitman

The Gifts of Summer

This morning at 6:15, it was so dark outside, I thought my clock must be wrong. There are still good tomatoes at the Farmer’s Market, but I feel the days of summer slipping away. 

Heirlooms by Jeremy Miranda

Hot Button Issues

For about a year now, I’ve been trying to find my way back to an acquaintance with whom I have political disagreements. I’ve known her for more than a decade and our leanings were never an issue before the 2016 presidential election. We had found a way to peacefully coexist. But all that got ruptured. And now, I don’t know how to break the ice. Suggestions?

Photo by Adam Hillman

Party like it’s 5779

As we head into the Jewish High Holidays, I’ve just pulled a batch of “Rugelach” from the oven in the hopes of ushering in a sweet year ahead. I’ll be back at FPS in a few days.

End of Week Zen

Don’t forget to have some fun this weekend!

365 quotes 2018 from Design Crush

Do You Paint?

Over the weekend, I ran into my Tesla-driving neighbor who was in the middle of painting his bathroom. I wondered why he hadn’t hired someone to do the work. But maybe, this was a fun way for him to spend a Sunday.

Illustration by Serge Bloch

Nirvana

Chocolate chip cookies have been an enduring passion of mine, both eating and baking them. I’m very select. For years, my go-to recipe has been from Cooks Illustrated. I keep a stockpile of frozen dough in my freezer to whip up for last-minute dinner invites. But after reading an article by the renowned cook, Dorie Greenspan, I’m tempted to give her suggested recipe a try. 

Photo by Tom Lowe

Let’s Make Some Music

As we head into the unofficial start of the fall season, what’s one thing you’d like to get out into the world during these next few months? 

Illlustration by Marc Johns