Here in the DC metro area, we are in week 7 of isolation from the physical outside world and things are getting a bit rough. J and I agree we are slowly losing our minds, but we combat that with Zoom calls with friends and trying new games at home. Here are a few ideas … Read more
Welcome to my crappy little kitchen! Featuring 1980s melamine cabinets falling off their hinges, old appliances in the running for a new Guinness world record, and stained laminate counters. J and I bought our house at the end of last summer. Living in the DC metro area is competitive, especially since we wanted to live … Read more
In the last few months of 2019, my husband J and I decided to start fostering rescue dogs. We were considering adopting a second dog but had concerns about our first dog, Boba, getting along well with a little sister. Fostering seemed to be a low-risk test run to see how his personality meshed with … Read more
Late in 2019, some girlfriends and I started a small book club to supplement our meetups that usually revolved around wine. Looking for a little more thought stimulating (and less gossiping) conversation, we turned to literature. A female fight club was briefly considered but ultimately vetoed due to sustainability issues and the group’s aversion to … Read more
Every couple of years my family takes a big ski trip to a new place. This year was Park City, Utah, the biggest ski resort in the U.S. and only second to Whistler for the entirety of North America. What I’ve always loved about ski trips are excellent views, outdoor activity and family time. It’s … Read more