A Week of Outfits: Sharon Beesley
My friend Sharon Beesley broke my heart years ago when she moved from New York City to Guilford, Connecticut. But! She and her family thrived
Freddie’s Baked Shrimp | Cup of Jo
Freddie is one of those people who can open a cupboard or fridge, stare at everything for a minute, and figure out a delicious meal
We Have Two Beloved Visitors in Brooklyn This Week
Last night, Anton and I sat on the stoop waiting impatiently for our guests to arrive… …until my brother Nick and my cousin’s son Jimmy
My Therapist’s Secret to Midlife
When I was 22, I had a hazy view of my future, but if hard-pressed, there were five things I was certain of: I wanted
Should You Be Afraid of Seed Oils? Let’s Talk About the Facts
If you’ve been scrolling through health and wellness content lately, you’ve probably seen some scary headlines about seed oils like soybean, corn, canola, sunflower,
Things I Love at the Library
A lot goes into library services that may be invisible to a certain percentage of patrons, but which are essential to others. However, I find
Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Twelve-year-old Anton and I are going fishing, his current passion! I haven’t caught anything yet, but he does
13 Readers Share Their Best Summer Moments
How’s your summer going? We asked Cup of Jo readers on Instagram to share photos of happy moments and got over 100 responses! They felt
What Do You Do With Summer Tomatoes?
It’s mid-August — or as it’s called in my house, Tomato Christmas. At long last, we’ve entered that magical, fleeting window when good tomatoes turn
Five Pick-Me-Ups | Cup of Jo
I remember when Anton was two, he once grimaced for a photo and then asked, earnestly, “Was that smiling, Mama?” It can be hard to