What I’m Holding Onto This Lunar New Year
Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter and dog. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo,
A Reading Challenge — Who’s In?
Most writers are desperately hungry for compliments about their work, so I was all ears when my best friend started reading an early copy of
A Motherhood Realization I Had While Ice Skating
We are at the public outdoor skating rink in our city, and it is cold, but I am hot. Sweat forms on my neck and
My Best Tomato Soup, Scaled Up
I often feel like a tiny speck of nothingness on this planet, but I never feel physically smaller than when I’m at Costco, heaving a
Which Hot Drink Are You?
Pop quiz! By the lovely Grace Farris. P.S. Winter stuff we love and three warm drinks for winter days.… Read more The post Which Hot
Have a Delicious Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Tomorrow I’m throwing a small birthday gathering, so today we’re tidying up the house and putting together a
A Funny Relationship Question | Cup of Jo
When I met Freddie this past fall… …and he gave me his number, I entered him into my phone as “Freddie Sopranos.” His Hinge profile
A Week of Outfits: Emma Copley Eisenberg
Emma Copley Eisenberg, who wrote the bestselling novel Housemates and runs the newsletter Frump Feelings, lives in Philly with her partner, Art, and their cats,
How Great Is This Children’s Book About Feelings?
When I received a copy of the children’s book, Mixed Feelings, by New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck, I couldn’t wait to dig in. It opens with
19 Easy Cajun and Creole Recipes to Celebrate Mardi Gras
Looking for the best Mardi Gras recipes? We’ve got you covered with 19 Easy Cajun and Creole Recipes to Celebrate Mardi Gras! With