Illumination by Candle Rather than Spotlight.
Musings + Essays
Musings on the differences between those of us trained in the humanities and those of…
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A Whale at the Other End.
Motherhood
Musings on preparing to send my boy to school in a week -- plus my…
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School Necessaries.
Motherhood
A roundup of darling back to school finds / necessaries -- it doesn't have to…
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Sale Snacks: Gap 40% Off.
Motherhood
A roundup of great back to school finds on super sale at Gap!
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Fall Basics for Little Boys.
Motherhood
A roundup of adorable fall finds for little boys -- rain jackets, monogrammed shorts, sweatshirts,…
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Back to School for Little Ones.
Motherhood
A roundup of darling finds for back to school -- first day outfits, pennant, backpacks,…
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The Sacrosanct + The Silly.
Musings + Essays
Memories from my prep school years as a wide-eyed, observant teen itching for life to…
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Sale Snacks: Extra 30% Off Sale at TBBC.
Motherhood
My top picks from Beaufort Bonnet Company's 30% off sale promotion, plus other children's sale…
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Weekend Vibes, Edition No. 188: Emily in Paris + Cultural Difference.
Musings + Essays
Musings on the backlash against Emily in Paris and my own notes on the architecture…
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Lost and Found.
Musings + Essays
Musings on feeling lost and found as a teenager studying abroad.
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Come On, Girl. You Can Do This.
Musings + Essays
Musings on fitting in as a teenager going to school -- reflecting back now that…
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Serious Backbone.
Musings + Essays
Memories of a strong woman with a serious backbone and the life lessons she taught…
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