Weekend Reading

I caved and bought The Goldfinch yesterday. Despite the stacks of unread books all over the place in my apartment, I was craving something new and absorbing, and I decided Donna Tartt’s highly praised new book was it. I’m enjoying it so far. Here’s what I’ve been reading this week/weekend: I’m always interested in people’s… Continue reading Weekend Reading

Conceptual Paths

Last week, I gave notice at my work. My last day will be February 7th. On March 3rd I am getting on a plane headed west, and I will return from the other direction four months later. In other words, I quit my job and I am traveling around the world. Here are some of… Continue reading Conceptual Paths

Weekend Reading

It’s Sunday morning, and I’m drinking coffee and staring at a stack of books, trying to decide which one to read next. Yesterday evening I finished The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry on the 4 train home. While I sit here deciding what to read next, here are some posts/articles I enjoyed reading this week.… Continue reading Weekend Reading

2013 Year In Photos

2013 was pretty good to me. I think 2014 is going to be strange and amazing and crazy and challenging, so before it begins here’s a look back at the highlights from a year that was filled with friends, family, love, laughing, travel, food, and adventures. I went to England. Finally. (Full set of photos… Continue reading 2013 Year In Photos

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Chewy Molasses Cookies

I have tried many molasses cookie recipes, and I have always wound up disappointed. They are either too cakey, or they don’t have the best flavor. This recipe changed the game. Finally, I’ve found a recipe that makes molasses cookies that are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and delicious. They are… Continue reading Chewy Molasses Cookies

Being thankful, being present, and Apple Pie

Thanksgiving week. Is there anything more overwhelming than opening up a new post with the intention of writing about things that you’re grateful for? The list is never-ending. I’m so fortunate and thankful for my friends, my family, my job, good health, and to be living in the city that I love. This year I’ve… Continue reading Being thankful, being present, and Apple Pie