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How Coming Out Is (and Isn’t) Like Getting a Haircut
In 1998, I sat in a stylist’s chair clutching...
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Everyday Comfort, Great TV, and Strawberry Cake: What’s Making Me Smile Lately
The other day, some friends were sharing a common...
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The Simplest Dessert That Feels Like Magic: Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies
A couple of weeks ago, my friend Freddie and I were invited to dinner at our buddy Adam’s place. The evening was casual but...
The Comfort of Thai Yellow Curry with Green Beans and Potatoes: A Recipe to Make Again and Again
Is there a meal you could happily eat on repeat without ever growing tired of it? For me, that answer is an emphatic yes:...
Never Show Up Empty-Handed — Show Up With Condiments
We’ve all been there: invited to a friend’s dinner or casual gathering, clutching a bottle of wine, dutifully following the “bring something” etiquette. Wine...
Two Ways to Chai: A Ritual of Spice, Patience, and Warmth
As I write this, a pot simmers gently on the stove—black tea steeping with cardamom pods and cinnamon, sugar melting into the bubbling brew....
The Magic of Soup and Friendship: How One Tortilla Soup Brought Us Together
It began, like many good things do, with a simple idea and a long winter ahead. Six years ago, my friend Liz proposed the...
Three Days in Seattle: Poetry, Pine Trees, and a Seaplane Surprise
The trip kicked off with a Big Salad event featuring none other than poet Kate Baer. If you’ve ever read her work, you’ll know...