I have a fear of my toenails falling off. Fingernails too, I guess. My toenail fear has been exacerbated by my sister’s missing nail experience. She wore a pair of crappy shoes from Forever 21 on New Year’s Eve, and they seriously bruised both of her big toenails. Both nails turned black and fell off a few weeks later. She kept me sharply apprised of their status by sending me frequent pictures. Black nails, missing nails, toenails strategically placed over … Continue reading
I love making pizzas because they are so easy, fun, and delicious. I feel mildly adventurous when I experiment with different toppings, as you know from my post on breakfast pizza. Here is a spicy, tangy treat that is great for non-morning hours (although I’d eat it for breakfast too!). To start, pre-heat your oven to 500ºF. Then, shred or chop up some cooked chicken and douse it with barbeque sauce. Also chop up half a red onion. What a … Continue reading
A funny thing is happening. Every piece of literature and cinema I take in are tangentially about the same topic. I am, quite unintentionally, observing 1920s Paris and the characters that inhabit it from three (and counting) points of view. First, Rachel recommended I read The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. It is a captivating book about Ernest Hemingway’s first wife, Hadley, and their marriage. It is a beautiful, honest, and raw story that is energizing for its first two … Continue reading