Petals and Pink in Pasadena

Here is my third outfit for my take on Project 333– Courtney Carver’s minimalist wardrobe challenge! Every few days I am sharing an outfit put together with the 11 items I selected for the month. What I wore: Today, I tucked a loose-fitting printed shirt...
The Inadequacies of Transition

The Inadequacies of Transition

Despite the liberated schedule and uncluttered calendar that often come with a period of transition, I must confess that transitions are still hard for me. Having returned to San Francisco from Cambridge, Massachusetts in May, traveled internationally in June and...

Asparagus Omelette with Comté and Fresh Herbs

Part of the challenge of cooking for one (or two) is creating new delicious meals you can finish in one sitting. Of course I am also a fan of stocking the fridge with great homemade dishes I can heat up at mealtime– tomato sauce bolognese, chicken curry or pork...
Instagram and Other Fake Lives

Instagram and Other Fake Lives

I recently read an op-ed in the New York Times that encourages us to look closely at the lives we portray on social media– and question whether it deprives us of true happiness. Envy, the author says, often drives or proceeds from our portrayals of perfection in...