There is a lot going on in the world, and especially in America right now. I don’t really even know what to say, except that we need to do better. Me included. As a voracious reader, I’ve learned that it is one of the most powerful tools for learning that we have. Through books, I have learned about other cultures, […]

When you think about glamour and luxury, your first thought probably isn’t trains or railways, however there once was a time when traveling railways signified social class. In his book, Luxury Railway Travel: A Social and Business History, author Martyn Pring, delves into the rise and fall of opulence rail travel, particularly throughout Britain.  Descriptive and informative, Pring explores the […]

I love to cook and try new recipes. And while I also love to travel, sometimes obligations get in the way of traveling as much as I want to. So I’m always on the hunt for cookbooks that showcase regional cuisine that draws me into the destination. That’s why I’m so excited about a new cookbook named, Tel Aviv: Food. […]

Set in 1959, in rural Early, western Virginia, The Boys Who Woke Up Early is a coming of age novel that reads more like a historical memoir. The story follows a young man named, Stony Shelor, who has a reputation for being a troublemaker. As he starts his junior year at Jubal Early High, he’s determined to lay low and […]

Oftentimes, it seems that everyone is looking for the perfect job, outfit, relationship or body. Me included. I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect body for years. I can’t tell you how many times I take a photo to make sure I get that perfect Instagramable selfie. Unfortunately, perfection doesn’t exist, and looking for it often sets me up […]

Esme Oliver’s memoir An Anthology of Evil Men is a no holds barred tell-all that vacillates between the challenges faced by a woman in love, and the challenges faced by a woman in the workplace. As Oliver grapples with what to do with her life, from her first job on Capitol Hill, to law school, to a high-powered law firm […]

I love shoes. Okay, if I’m being honest, I’m slightly obsessed with them. From Mary Janes to ballerina flats, I haven’t met a shoe that I haven’t fallen in love with. Shoes are such a fundamental part of our lives because we can’t leave the house without them. But that’s not why we love them, right? Day or evening, shoes […]

Delicious desserts and sweet treats have the power to invoke our fondest memories. My favorite nostalgic cheesecake memory involves love. My relationship with my partner started long distance so we weren’t always together for holidays. When we first started dating, to woo me, she ordered a strawberry cheesecake to be sent special delivery for Valentine’s Day. To commemorate our first […]

Online dating sites and dating apps have revolutionized the way we connect, date and hook-up with people. Although dating apps have seemingly made connecting easier, they’ve shed light on a major problem women having been navigating for decades: the abusive retaliation by rejected men. Wanting to start a conversation, expose some of the creeps that women should look out for […]

Unpresidential, sometimes offensive and said to be inspired by Fox News, Donald Trump’s abrasive Twitter presence started long before he won the presidency in 2016. Before he announced his candidacy, Donald Trump could be found regularly tweeting about his businesses, his fortune, the birth certificate of former President Obama, and even his IQ. He used Twitter to insult celebrities, brag […]