Late to Sourdough (But I’m Here Now)

My first creation was cinnamon poppy seed muffins. They weren’t bad, but I’m not much of a muffin person – too dry. But the recipe was easy and I had the ingredients, so the muffins were my guinea pig. Most notably, they weren’t distinctly sourdough-y, which was a let down. No one was poisoned, so […] Continue →

Office Wardrobe Hills I Will Die On

Well, “die on” might be a little bit of an overstatement, because even I can recognize there is nuance here. Regardless, I feel damn strong about how people should dress in an office setting, and I’m itching to share these views with the world and am ready for your judgement. Disclaimer: what follows is what […] Continue →

Iran for Dummies

A primer on the various ways the United States continues to screw everything up with Iran and a highlight real of our insane engagements with them to date, featuring my very expensive graduate degree. Continue →

Ranch Dressing

For when you don't have a moment to run to the store, this quick and dirty "slap it together" recipe is my go-to. Continue →

My Guide to Releasing Yourself From the Bonds of Social Media

Social media is rotting our brains and making our bodies sick. It challenges teenagers to do stupid things and it plummets our self esteems, especially the self esteems of girls. Subway surfing deaths have increased in places like New York City, where teenagers join in on the trend for the clicks. Wannabe influencers ruin the […] Continue →

Save My Spanish Class!

Alright, listen up, Birmingham-area monolinguists: I need you to save my Saturday mornings. I get a few hours each week to myself and my chosen activity is at risk of extinction. What started off as a weekly hobby has now dwindled to once a month, and even then only if enough people are available to […] Continue →

Book Recommendation: And the Dragons Do Come

Need a little homework to brush up on how terribly the current political and social climate is screwing us up? Just in time for the summer, this sexy beach read is a must for anyone looking for an excuse to light the world on fire. And the Dragons Do Come is written by my brother-in-law, […] Continue →