Thank You for Being a Friend: The Comfort of Nostalgic TV Shows
Late one night after watching the news and discovering that my usual late-night TV shows were reruns, I scanned through the channels. As I flipped…
read moreLate one night after watching the news and discovering that my usual late-night TV shows were reruns, I scanned through the channels. As I flipped…
read moreChess is a simple game. 64 squares, 32 pieces, one move at a time. It’s the perfect antidote to my complicated life as a busy…
read moreEvery character plays a role in a story, from the stars of the plot to their sidekicks, best friends, and family members. Personally, I feel…
read moreNowadays, I’ll take any holiday where eating an entire box of chocolates in one sitting is socially acceptable, but I didn’t always appreciate Valentine’s Day,…
read moreUnder normal—aka non-COVID-19—circumstances, food is one of my favorite ways to get the most out of travel. While abroad or even on domestic trips, experiencing a…
read moreWhen I think back to the year I spent in Italy as part of my undergrad degree in languages, what sticks in my mind above…
read moreI love to read, and I used to think I had a diverse taste in books. But, in December 2016, while giving out recommendations, I…
read moreWhile at home with my parents during the pandemic, I have enjoyed spending time with them by catching our favorite TV shows to relax at…
read moreThe holidays are my favorite time of year, and to me, it’s not officially Christmas until I’ve screened my favorite holiday movies. I love the…
read moreMy in-laws have a lovely meal-time tradition in which the family gathers around the kitchen island before dinner and the oldest grandchild, who is 4-and-a-half,…
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