Mariel’s Wedding: The Bride and Her Centerpieces, Symphony Hall, Seattle
Pump It Up
This is embarrasing story #588,601. I was telling my friend Joy this story the other day. I figured I might as well document it for safe keeping. I dated this guy Justin who lives in a warehouse with four other…
The Opera House, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Annoyed
I think I know why I’m still single. I get annoyed really easily. I’m sitting here at The Grove on Fillmore–my favorite cafe. Side note: it’s really only my fave because they make their own scrumptious chocolate chip cookies that…
My life as a babysitter. Me and Sasha, the daughter of the head of our Burning Man camp.
Mentally Grounded
When kids are punished, their parents ground them for a week or a month. They get sent to their room. An earlier curfew is enforced. An allowance is withheld. As a teenager, I used to babysit a lot of kids….
Overdose: The Morning After
Marijuana Overdose
The first night of Burning Man, I thought I was going to die. There are a lot of people who smoke pot recreationally, regularly, do it for medical reasons, whatever floats your boat. I can’t stand it. It makes me…
Bring Me More Boxes of Cookies
The Best Dessert in the World
I want to give a shout out to my co-worker Stas who brought me back Havana alfajores from Buenos Aires. It was a wonderful surprise after more than a week out of the office. They are my favorite dessert. I’m…