Lots of writers can’t write without coffee, and I’m no exception. But I think I’ve stumbled onto something truly indispensable, and her name is Lauren Groff. Although there are plenty of exceptions, most of the writers I know are coffee fanatics. Not only does caffeine help us stay alert, and improve our moods and focus, […]
Continue readingThirty one days without alcohol? Here’s why I wanted to try it, and ultimately, what I learned on the other side. Blame the Holidays Imagine for a moment: a platter of cheese, meat, crackers and toasts. A charcuterie spread fit for gods, mistakenly bestowed upon mortals. Add to this: little dishes of mustard and a […]
Continue readingTen days after my twenty-fifth birthday—Thursday, July 18, 2009—I woke up early and headed to work as usual. I expected it to be just another day in a string of extremely long summer days—I run the aquatics portion of our summer camp and typically my days are thirteen hours long at this time of year. […]
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