All day long, I waited for the Volkswagen Dealership to call me. I’d brought my car in at 8 and it was supposed to be ready by noon, but of course, noon became 1 o’clock and 1 o’clock became 3. The problem was nothing major: The front passenger car door wouldn’t open from the outside. […]

The death toll climbs and my heart continues to break for the people in Southeast Asia. I am whispering my prayers to the heavens for them. You can help. Every little bit makes a difference.

For the past two months, I’ve been leading a double life. The first life as Christine, the girl. The second as Christine, the spy. For Rama’s 30th birthday this past Sunday, I put together a comic book, compiling artwork, stories and letters from his family and friends, most of whom I have never met. It […]

Inspiration Amelie Touted the “Christine Movie of the Year” in 2001, this film is still guaranteed to please. I Like You by Sandol Stoddard This sweet little book is perfect for your pals, crushes or partners in crime. Living Out Loud by Keri Smith We can all take a few cues from this artist extraordinaire. […]

I just bought a fake Christmas tree. It’s a foot shorter than I am and pre-lit with 300 tiny white bulbs. With Rima and myself gone so much this month, we decided against getting a real tree. Even if I know that it’s for the best, I feel a bit sad about it. I’m going […]

Miha’s done it again. She and her sister Drey have just launched a new book, The Green Apple. Her sister did the writing and research, while Miha did all the design and photography, and from the looks of it, both did a beautiful job. They describe it better than I could: “The Green Apple: Coupons […]