Back in the waning days of 2024, when everyone was busy posting their “new year, new me” declarations, I quietly chose my word for 2025: soar. Not strut. Not survive. Soar. Bold, huh? And with that lofty verb came three promises to myself: “Connect, Cook, and Cast a […]
There’s a Turkish proverb that has been tumbling around my brain like mismatched socks in the dryer: “When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn’t become a king. The palace becomes a circus.” Now, I don’t know for certain if it’s Turkish, but frankly, I don’t care. […]
There’s a certain kind of song that punches you right in the feels. I’m talking Coldplay’s “Hymn For The Weekend” — (“Put your wings on me”) — and of course, the iconic Bette Midler “Wind Beneath My Wings.” Go ahead, roll your eyes. It’s okay. They’re the kind […]
The other night, in a haze of weeknight exhaustion and leftover takeout, I found myself rewatching Notting Hill. Yes, that wonderfully charming ’90s rom-com where Hugh Grant blinks his way into Julia Roberts’ superstar heart. I was ready for the famous lines — “I’m just a girl, standing […]
How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic? We supposedly live in a post-COVID world. But what does that even mean? Does it mean the pandemic is over? Not really. Does it mean we’ve all moved on? Definitely not. It mostly means that […]
April 1st—a day of jokes, pranks, and fake news for the masses, but for me, it’s so much more than that. It’s a day that belonged to my mom. She loved planning the perfect prank—her April Fool’s Day masterpieces. You couldn’t escape it. You’d wake up knowing something […]
Have you ever had that weird, inexplicable moment where you’re walking along and suddenly feel like you’re doing something absurd? That happened to me today. As I was walking to the train after work, minding my business, I suddenly had the overwhelming sensation that I was wearing two […]
I woke up this morning, groggy-eyed, and went through my usual routine: coffee, a quick glance at the headlines, and of course, letting my dogs out into the yard. But today, something stopped me in my tracks. No, it wasn’t a hawk lurking around waiting to snack on […]
It happened again. After months of avoiding the chilly shadows, I’ve plunged right back into the abyss of Nordic Noir. This time, it’s The Åre Murders, and I’m hooked—again. Every six months or so, I find myself back in the icy depths of Scandinavia, vicariously solving brutal murders […]
What is your favorite type of weather? Ah, weather—everyone has their favorite. Some folks thrive in the winter wonderland, others bask in the summer sun like lizards on a hot rock. But me? I’ve had to do some serious thinking on this. Let’s break it down, shall we? […]
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