Happy March 1st! (And a little bit on the Romanian mărţişor tradition)

March 1st is when we Romanians used to send cards to women in our family and group of friends. The … More

Celebrate Your Pet with Elegant Return Address Labels and a New Mug

I’ve recently created new return address labels for people who want to include a photo of their pet—old or new—on … More

I’ve been working out again on my yoga mat due to a pinched nerve, and I was reminded of throw … More

People are losing their patience, their ability to anticipate good things. This year, more than in years past, I received … More

Another year is going away, and we celebrate while we wonder what we have to show for it. I am … More

What Sophie Kinsella’s 2020 novel can teach us about writing a romance or any love story. Spoilers included. I love … More

Today I thought I’d share something(s) sweet. No, not a cake, though a wonderful cake is in the pipeline too. … More

We’re getting closer to back-to-college days, and I’m thinking of some items I would have enjoyed back in the day—had … More

This novel, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2023, is centered around a baby that surprises everyone, including the reader. … More

I‘ve recently read Nora Ephron’s The Last Interview and Other Conversations (2015) and the four interviews in this slim volume … More