smart and awkward

It took a trip to a safe haven to make me realize that I never shook off feeling smart and awkward. Even if I’m aware of not being as smart as I would like to be.
Most of my closest friends carry some measure of both characteristics, though they mask the awkward incredibly well. Some [...]

Say it with me: Madame Speaker

I often find myself in a funk when I think of the paths to success for women in politics stateside. My homestate doesn’t reward women who are leaders; instead, it seems like only the enabler behaviour gets rewarded, so when the woman gets in reach of the big prize, there’s no way to win. (And [...]

november 7

If you’re fortunate enough to be able to take a holiday from work, please consider taking off 7 November. I am. I’ll be working as a poll observer for the first time outside of Seattle, while my mom works the polls in my hometown on the east coast. Work on an issue that means a [...]

the blue room, cambridge

Anytime I’m in Boston for more than 4 days, I try to have at least three meals at the Blue Room. Why?
1. It’s the only place with a varied brunch with multiple veggie options
2. I can eat at the food bar and learn cooking from the professionals at the stations
3. It’s my local! Less than [...]

a meal on the red line: South Station, Boston

South Station: The joy of Rosie’s, the lipsmacking satisfaction of a cheese slice from Pizzeria Regina. My lowbrow dinner consisted of a half-dozen Rosie’s thumbprint cookies, a cup of coffee and a cheese slice. Coffee was the only miss. For those looking for food as metaphor for romantic experiences, I’ve got two.
The thumbprint cookies are [...]