Last Saturday we handed out groceries to more than 500 of our neighbors on the Upper West Side. What matters most is fighting food insecurity with nutritious options, but beyond that I love the camaraderie of being involved.It’s a truly multi-generational experience, with meaningful jobs for people of all ages. We have music playing, appetizers […]
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What’s your favorite potluck food?
Potlucks are an occasion to gather (yay!), sample different things that you may not make yourself, and share the workload of the meal. Part of the joy is in the bounty of the options within the experience. Since I come from the wonderfully bland tradition of Jello salad at the church potluck, I love that […]
We’re in a season of realizing what stories have been left out of the cultural narrative.
We’re in a season of realizing what stories have been left out of the cultural narrative. I could not be more excited about it.My mom and I have a hobby of seeking out historical sites dedicated to women’s stories. Spoiler alert: there aren’t many of them. Today, it feels like many of us will be […]
Why be Mary when Martha’s having all of the fun?
Why be Mary when Martha’s having all of the fun? Yes, that’s the name of a production number in Church Basement Ladies: the Musical. It’s sort of a joke, because the characters in the show are celebrating the exact opposite of the well-known story of Mary and Martha. They. Never. Stop. We do the whole […]
Maybe it’s time to let the sun set on a program, habit, service, or even (gulp) relationship.
Maybe it’s time to let the sun set on a program, habit, service, or even (gulp) relationship. The Atlantic just had an article about this being a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a reset. We truly were “on pause,” and we can decide what to put back into our lives. It feels similar to when you take […]
What’s your favorite part about dinner parties?
I firmly believe the world is a better place when there are more dinner parties. I love dinner parties, and I don’t even cook. For me it’s about a number of other things. Dinner parties are a chance to gather new combinations of people. I love to introduce my friends to one another and witness […]