Things I Loved This Week #105
Rabbit Corkscrew: I went through a phase where I claimed I didn’t like wine, and I’m just now coming out of it. I was spoiled by good French wine, which […]
Why Don’t You? #71
Monday: Why don’t you get a chic glass-front refrigerator or wine cooler and fill it to bursting with champagne? There’s never a bad time to indulge in champagne. I’d have […]
Things I Loved This Week #104
The Royals: When this show was first announced, I had absolutely no intention of tuning in. In fact, I probably would never have watched, but a few weeks ago, I […]
Why Don’t You? #70
Monday: Why don’t you plan a formal garden in your yard? Even if you have a small lot you can plant a few boxwoods and set up a fountain. I […]
Things I Loved This Week #103
“Passport to Europe” with Samantha Brown: Many, many, many years ago, the Travel Channel was a bastion of culture. You could watch programs about nice hotels and learn insider tips […]
Why Don’t You? #69
Monday: Why don’t you do everything in your power to see one of the iconic celebrities in your life? I went halfway across the country over spring break to see […]
Things I Loved This Week #102
“Barefoot in Paris” Cookbook: I have a dark confession, reader. Ina Garten has reached the Martha Stewart level in my mind. This is a shocking and stunning development that I […]
GANBARIMASU!
After all of that madness the day before, I don’t think I can be blamed for sleeping in a bit later. I regretted it somewhat, as I was hurried throughout […]
Why Don’t You? #68
Monday: Why don’t you look into buying an acre or so of Saharan desert so that you can build yourself a pyramid for your final resting place? You may not […]
The Hottest Mess on Pennsylvania Avenue
I am still reeling as I write this. The events of this day were so remarkable and so unexpected that I’m not sure I’ll ever feel completely normal again. It was, I […]
Benjamin Phillips 