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Golden Hour

July 21, 2017

Happy weekend!

Sunset Red 88 by Andy Warhol

 

 

Summer Fun?

July 20, 2017

 

Illustration by Adam J Kurtz

 

Tuning In or Tuning Out?

July 19, 2017

Yesterday, I spoke with a civic-minded friend who is no longer following the news. He lets his spouse fill him in when something big happens. Post election, my friend found himself spending hours a day consumed with politics, and it was taking a toll on his work and well being. I understand this completely. I walk around enraged and distracted, but I can’t look away. How are you handling the consumption of current events?

Illustration by Marc Johns

Palette Cleanser

July 18, 2017

Key Lime Pie, one of my favorite summer desserts, captured in a painting by Nancy Featherston

 

Staying Connected

July 17, 2017

On Sundays, I go to the Farmer’s Market, catch up on emails that I’ve been neglecting, cook a big pot of something (particularly in the winter) and do laundry. I love my Sundays, which I often spend alone. But this Sunday, I was invited to a brunch to watch the Men’s Finals at Wimbledon with a group of people who are mostly acquaintances. I don’t care that much about tennis, and it was going to throw me off my routine, so I considered declining. It’s easy to stay safe in our ruts. But I pushed myself out of the nest and ending up having a great time. Laundry can wait.

Photo by Benedetto Demaio

It’s Surreal

July 14, 2017

Enjoy. Happy weekend!

Perfect, As Is

July 13, 2017

As a young adult, and even deep into my thirties, I was told by “well-intentioned” friends that I was too much, and that it impacted my attractiveness to men. I imagined them whispering with each other, “that’s why she’s still single.” And the worst part was I never understood what I could do to remedy it, except become a different person. 

Illustration from this isn’t happiness

Coffee is Good For You (redux)

July 12, 2017

It’s all over the news. According to several studies, drinking 2 to 4 cups of coffee a day can lower your risk of death. That’s what they used to say about marriage. As someone who prefers tea for a morning hot beverage (and is single!) does that mean I’m in trouble? And are you excited about this?

Coffee by Wichoria

Everybody in the Pool

July 11, 2017

 

Photo by Maria Svarbova

Everything Old is New Again

July 10, 2017

Vinyl is making a comeback with their best sales in 25 years.  When was the last time you bought a vinyl record?

Painting by Kyle Surges