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Writing tips & personal essays about love (& loss), travel, food, beauty & style. Plus my fave how to's that make everyday life easier, simpler—& more fun.

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On Stopping Treatment and Choosing Hospice

This past February, Alan stopped taking chemo. Together, we made the difficult decision that he...

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Pinterest Nails

My friend Jenny (the one with the great eyeliner) also gets really fun manicures. For...

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How to Eat a Burger

You know when you’re eating a big juicy burger that’s perfectly cooked (medium rare)...

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How to Hang Pictures

A few months ago, I put together a gallery wall in our living room. Here’s the finished...

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Is That You Matthew Crawley?

Do you watch Downton Abbey? My hair stylist stopped watching because he’s still mad that Dan...

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Five Things on My Spring Wish List

Good news: Spring is just 2.5 weeks away—woohoo! I’m already daydreaming about sandals and...

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Practice Makes Perfect: A Week of Wearing Eyeliner

After seven days of wearing eyeliner, I’m happy to report that I eventually got the hang of...

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Winged Eyeliner

Every time I see my friend Jenny (above), her eyeliner game is on point. Her eyes always look so...

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My Breakfast Ritual + A Giveaway!

I’m not much of a morning person, but I am a big believer in breakfast. I’ll usually...

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Bathroom Game-Changer

Everyone does it. At different times of the day, and some with more gusto than others, sure, but...

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