What I Learned from Listening to Myself… Literally
Back in July, I started doing a weekly podcast called All Access Star Trek. My co-host Anthony Pascale and I talk about the latest Star Trek news—there’s a lot of …
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What it’s Like to Move Across the Country During a Pandemic
When my husband and I decided to move from our home in Alaska for new work opportunities in Las Vegas, Nevada, I already knew it would be stressful. As someone …
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You May Be Overlooking a Critical Ingredient in Your Meals
My husband and I used to eat out all the time. It was one of the things we loved to do together. Then we moved to France and everything changed. …
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Embracing Grey
It has been a year now since I discovered my first grey hair. I probably had some before then, but I told myself they were simply a light blonde in …
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French Desserts for the Discerning Palate
There are entire cookbooks, bookstores, and libraries dedicated to French desserts. And every cookbook on French cuisine must have at least one chapter on desserts. No matter how rich and …
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From an Entrepreneur Mom to Her Daughters
A few days ago, my daughters and I were hiking a massive sand dune, hoping to enjoy sweeping views of Lake Michigan from the top. But before we set out, …
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Candy Grams – How to be *That* House This Halloween
It’s October, which means suburban moms are now facing one of the most difficult decisions of the year. No, it’s not who to vote for, because if you haven’t figured …
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The End of a Diet Soda Era
As a member of Gen X, I should be used to watching all the hallmarks of my youth disappear. First, Brontosaurus wasn’t a dinosaur, then Pluto wasn’t a planet, then …
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Soup Season is Here: Let’s Dish
The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and most of us are still sheltering at home, which means there’s no better time to try some new fall recipes. Soups …
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Favorite French Appetizers
When I think of an appetizer in the US, I think of finger foods, or else the first course of a meal. In France, finger foods are more likely to …
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Making the Most of 2020 We’re Doing a Road Trip and Homeschooling: Here’s How
About two months ago I was sitting on my porch in New Hampshire finishing up a series of articles about three towns in Colorado and New Mexico. “It would be …
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What’s in the Box? Trying to Solve Family Food Fights
My family is the worst when it comes to eating. We all have narrow sets of things we can/like to eat with very little cross-over. Preferences and Peeves My husband …
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Tips for Flying in the Time of COVID
Shelter in place orders have been lifted and while you may have gotten used to wearing a mask or even ventured into dining indoors, you may be wondering if it …
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The Worst Professional Move I Ever Made And Why It Still Haunts Me
Everyone makes mistakes. I tell myself this whenever this whopper resurfaces in my memories. it doesn’t come back often, but when it does, it’s usually during a late-night self-flagellation fest …
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Operation Road Trip: Being a Woman Still Isn’t Easy in 2020
When I was in the delivery room, I was alone. During Covid, having my first baby, far from home… It was rough. I was incredibly alone. But it was all …
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