When I chose hygge as my word of the year for 2018, I basically told myself that I had to spend some time each day devoting myself to coziness. I’m proud to say that I followed…

Now that we’re closing in on the end of the holiday season, many of us are thinking ahead to 2019 and the resolutions we hope will reshape our lives in the new year. But…

I’ve written (several times) about the fact that I’m a hardcore introvert. Truth be told, there is nothing I love more than a quiet night at home. This is a part of myself that…

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This is the time of year when it seems like we’re all striving for perfection–the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, the perfect Christmas card photo, the perfect balance of food and fun at a holiday gathering.…

The holiday season tends to be heavy on social engagements. You might have a party at work; your partner might have one as well; there might be social events with friends, events at your…

There’s a scene in Willa Cather’s O Pioneers! that I’ve been thinking about lately. The novel’s heroine, Alexandra Bergson, is confronted by brothers who try to convince her that she’s too old to get married. Their…