We’re heading to New York tomorrow to celebrate our alt-family Christmas. This year we made a promise that we would chuck commercial holiday-isms to the wind and focus instead on […]

I’m not good at gifts. But I do have friends and family who are really great at picking out just the right gift, so I know a little about what […]

One of my favorite holiday traditions is one that I learned from my mom. At our house, holiday cards surrounded the door frame from our living room into our kitchen. […]

In the weeks since our fridge has been out of order I’ve eaten out a lot. Combine that with the rich fare of the holiday season and I’m feeling a […]

Tonight we dipped into Pasta Mia in Adams Morgan–and if you know anything about this restaurant, it’s not a place people normally “dip” into. The line outside is usually historic […]

Last night I had a beautiful dinner with my pal Nikki Rappaport on ScoutMob’s dime. ScoutMob asked a question: if it could be anyone, living or dead, who would you […]

This year, I’m doing this season differently. No presents, a limited holiday card list*. Making an effort to focus on gratitude and experience. What can I learn, what can I […]