AOC just tweeted about something called “shine theory”—here’s what that is
Do you know about shine theory? I didn’t either until I read this piece by Ann Friedman…
Can curly hair work with bangs? I tried, and here’s what happened
I have coveted bangs my entire adult life. I’m not sure what prompted my desire…
Being hearing-impaired has never stopped me from living my life
I have had hearing aids since I was a teenager, but most people don’t know…
“Gilmore Girls” experts share their thoughts on your biggest “Gilmore Girls” questions
Spoiler warning: This article details plot points of the seventh and final season of Gilmore…
I broke some bad news to my friend on her wedding day
One of my happiest moments was when my longest-running friend asked me to be in…
How Rilo Kiley’s “Pictures of Success” helped me face adulthood
Welcome to Formative Jukebox, a column exploring the personal relationships people have with music. Every…
I still care about my ex, but I had to unfriend him
A couple months ago, I decided to unfriend my ex from Facebook. It was something…
For me, 2015 was the year of roller derby
The year before last was a tough one for me on a lot of levels:…
What I learned when I re-watched ‘Balto’ after 20 years
Balto was a beautiful animated film that came out the week of Christmas 1995—in fact…
How I remember my mom around the holidays
When I was a kid, every year my mom and I would bake the same…
What it’s like when your boss is your BFF
The first time I “met” my boss was in my job interview, over video chat….
In praise of being friends with your ex’s ex
My ex’s ex was a lot funnier than me—that’s the first thing I remember thinking…
The thoughts I had moving out after a break-up
A few months after my ex-boyfriend moved out after our breakup, I decided to move,…
The photo booth that predicted the end of my relationship
In the weeks before my 27th birthday, I planned a ’20s-themed birthday party for myself….
A history of my life through movies
Some people measure their lives by special occasions, by birthdays and holidays and milestones. But…
How to have a breakup conversation that doesn’t totally suck
Have you heard of the “slow fade”? Also called “ghosting,” it’s kind of like breaking…