I’ve been thinking about blogs lately because I miss them. I am very attached to things that fade into obsolescence. For years, I wrote an obscure little blog few people read and that was mostly fine because I could share…

Women seem to care a lot about beauty. It is fascinating to have a look at what is being done to look good. Whoever looks at women’s history must conclude that this has never been different, but how we think about things like beauty and what we do to achieve this has changed quite a bit throughout history.

The very first CD I ever bought with my own hard-earned money was Shakira's

When I first dipped my toes into the world of philanthropy, I quickly realized there was much more to it than I had initially imagined. I remember attending this seminar about child mortality last year, and I found myself pleasantly…

​I often encourage myself and other people to show our work. I enjoy letting others peek behind the scenes, and show them the messy, fresh-baked drafts. But sharing the process, not just the final result, also makes the work feel…

The Spanish language is full of vibrant expressions and quirky sayings. I’m still working on perfecting my accent, but over the years, I’ve picked up a few funny phrases that never fail to make me smile—or at least give me…

When I think about what makes our book club so special, I realize it's not just about the books we read or the thoughtfulness of our conversations (though those are certainly highlights). What truly makes our group meaningful is the…