First Person Singular by Wendy Braitman

Eternal Question

I’m grateful not to be hosting. My only responsibility is to bring something chocolate and this recipe is fool proof. 

Cartoon by David Sipress

In Search of the Quiet Place

It seems like I’m breathing a lot more doing yoga than I ever did in ballet class – or at least more conscious of it. Towards the end of every class, the teacher guides us through a short breathing meditation and except for a few precious seconds, my brain feels like the image on the left. 

Illustration by Alessandra Olanow

Getting Fortified for the Holidays

Illustration by Jean Jullien

Refreshing

4 yoga classes down and I’m still getting my sea legs. What’s your new thing?

Illustration by Lisa Congdon

Truth Serum

Getting Hungry

Read this fun profile of Wayne Thiebaud, who is going strong at 99!!, and created this cover for The New Yorker

Let There Be Light

Today in Los Angeles, my neighborhood has lost power for most of the last 24 hours. And for those moments in between when I can post this, charge my electronic devices, connect to the internet, and literally see where I’m going, I am so grateful.

Illustration by Marc Johns

Slice of Heaven

I grew up in New York City with, I dare say, the best pizza. This photo makes me homesick.

Daylight Savings

It’s Friday night and I’m home. This chart is my life.

Illustration by Michelle Rial

Here’s to My Rep

Congressman Adam Schiff represents my district in Los Angeles, and I’ve had the pleasure of meeting him several times. Up close, he’s brilliant, humble and kind – and now, making history.