Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
I truly loved this book but I will caveat that by saying I also have friends that didn’t particularly enjoy it so I think this book will surely divide readers. One reason I loved the book is as a New Yorker (I think after living here for 16 years I can call myself a New […]
The Women by Kristin Hannah
I tend to avoid books about history and war stories – there is enough discord in real life and I read to escape it, not live it even more. However, ‘The Women’ is a #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times so I thought I should at […]
Verity by Colleen Hoover
The first book I’ve read in probably years is ‘Verity.’ Yes, I finally jumped on the Colleen Hoover bandwagon and I get the hype, she did not disappoint. It is an absolute masterpiece in thriller fiction. I could not put ‘Verity’ down. There was so many plot twists. It was a page turner up until […]
New York, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down
New York City is getting me down. The reasons I used to love this city are now reasons I’m starting to despise it. The energy of the city which once made me feel so young and alive now fills me with anxiety and dread. The people here that once inspired me now fill me with […]
Got [Breast] Milk?
Does anyone even remember the ‘Got Milk?’ campaign or did I just age myself with the title of this blog post? For those of you who are too young to recall the ‘Got Milk?’ campaign I swear I’m a cool mom! Anyway, let’s dive right into today’s topic: breastfeeding. Or should I say nursing? I’m […]
Nothing Basic about Basic Invite
I wouldn’t call myself a stationary aficionado or a stationary addict but I can appreciate beautiful stationary. Oh the joys of growing old. One day I’m staring longingly at $2,000 Jacquemus leather mini skirt and the next day (or a few years but whose counting) I’m fawning over fancy stationary. However, contrary to popular belief […]