I have a confession to make. I love making lists. Like LOVE. Being “slightly” neurotic (I know, I know, some of you may take issue with the adjective I used) lists give me a sense of control and calm that keeps impending panic attacks at bay. I’ve touted the power of list-making before elsewhere, and it …
It was one of those perfect London evenings best spent with friends. Lucky me, not only was a great night on the books, it was a night on the river. I went to the S.S. Atlantica, a 30s-themed boat cruise on the Thames. It was basically a combination of all the things I love in …
I’ve never belonged to a book club, but I strongly suspect I’d really love it if I had the time to join one. Alas, I equally suspect that most book clubs would not love me as I travel so much I’d miss meetings all the time.So, I’m dreaming of joining a book club but in …
I must precede any explanation of Monday’s events with the fact that my greatest fear has always been an intruder taking me out of my bed in the middle of the night. Well, that and being witness to a life-destroying asteroid hitting the earth. As a child I couldn’t go outside at night, and when …
I try not to get too political anymore. There’s no better way to spike my blood pressure than a spirited political debate, and I’m getting too old and cynical to think my opinions matter much, especially in the extremely polarized American political landscape. However, yesterday the Supreme Court decided it was perfectly legal for corporations …
Let’s get something straight: I am very ambivalent about the term “feminism.” I once went to hear Katherine Hakim speak and almost exploded from all the cliche, anti-male, culturally ignorant opinions extolled that evening. And, yet, this is the state of modern day feminism for many Western women. It seems to me that being a …
I know I annoy people a lot when I say I’m getting old, but I really mean it. I am starting to feel older- but not necessarily in a bad way (unless it is humid and rainy, in which case I can feel it in my knees). I feel much wiser, though, for the most …
One of the most prevalent questions I get here in London is along the lines of “What are you doing here?!” It seems that most people don’t understand why an American would choose to live in London despite the fact that it really is the best city in the world. (Maybe I’m just a little …
These past couple of weeks have brought glorious, sunshine-y weather to London, which has made me feel like spring has sprung! To celebrate, I’ve been getting all domestic, cleaning out winter clutter from my closets, hoovering the floors and clearing away piles of coats and scarves that have taken over every possible surface in my …
It is a blessed relief that Slate.com recently defended freaks like me who binge on TV series that are a bit more complex than Made in Chelsea or Gossip Girl. (Although, full disclaimer, I have been known to watch several hours of each of these shows back to back when I’m hungover.) While I think …