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 moreThe Board Game That Beats Stress: 4 Reasons to Try Chess
Chess 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 more5 Underrated Supporting Characters We All Love
Every 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 moreThe 7 Best Valentine’s Day Movies to Feel the Love
Nowadays, 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 moreThe Traveling Spoon: 6 Ways to Experience New Cultures Through Food
Under 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 moreHow to Be a Food Tourist at Home
When 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 more6 Diverse Voices to Add to Your Reading List
I 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 moreFamily Bonding Time: What TV to Watch With Your Parents
While 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 moreHoliday Movies That Will Stick with You All Year Round
The 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 moreCheers! How to Say Grace, Give a Toast, and Offer a Blessing
My 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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