Processing Grief, With the Help of Video Games
When I started playing video games as a small child, I never imagined the impact they would have on my life. I played “Crash Bandicoot,” …
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Stronger Than We Think: 5 True Stories to Restore Your Faith in Humanity
In the midst of the polarizing politics and global health crisis of the past year, disappointment in our fellow humans feels like it’s at an…
When Your Favorite Show Ends, It’ll Be Okay
You’re worried that it’s the last time. You look at your watch, counting down the minutes. You try to savor each casual conversation, each laugh.…
What ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Taught Me About Believing in Myself
I can vividly recall the moment when six friends shut the door of apartment 20 for the final time; the closing scene of “The Office”…
The 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,…
6 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…
Family 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…
Holiday 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…
“You’re Not Special”: What I’ve Learned from Anna Delvey
I enjoy a good scam story as much as the next person, so when the Netflix series “Inventing Anna” — which chronicles a fictionalized version of…
6 Summer Movies Worth Watching Again
Growing up, my Friday nights were filled with movies under the stars, with each movie projected onto a sheet that was taped to the side…