

Autumn Ambling: Julian, Calif.
We couldn't beat the heat, so we decided to leave it behind. My parents, Sir Matthew, and I went in search of Autumn last weekend, and we...


In the 'spirit' of the season
The pumpkin spiced latte might be the unofficial drink of the season, but I have a few alternate suggestions. Matt and I have taken up...


Hail and Welcome
Happy Fall, everyone! (Just ignore the 95 degree weather today) Tis officially the season of all things covered in leaves, sprinkled with...


Birthday Shenanigans, Part Two!
The best kinds of birthdays are spent with a full heart, and a full stomach. For the latest celebration of my year around the sun, I was...


Birthday Shenanigans, Part One!
There is nothing like a heatwave to signify the start of fall. Welcome to California. The East Coast gets its beautiful trees and...


When life gives you lemons...make pie.
Triple-digit heat calls for lounging poolside with a tall glass of ice, cold lemonade. Or, if your me, scurrying about the kitchen...


August Adventures
Good friendships are chicken noodle soup for the soul. ...and somehow I make everything about food. It's a running joke in my family; my...


In a frozen frenzy
One of the best parts about the summer time is that a bowl of ice cream can constitute a meal. Am I right? As a Hartnett, I’d say I’m an...


He lox my socks off
It's the little things in life that mean the most. A smile from a stranger or an encouraging note left at your desk on a stressful day,...


IPA over GOP
Not much in my life makes a whole lot of sense. I'm not known for being a rational person. My palate is pretty much the same. There are...

























