Making My Mom’s Salmon My Own
When I was a kid, my harried mom adhered to a small repertoire of easy weekday dinners. She worked full-time but made it home before
What’s Your Job? | Cup of Jo
We’ve talked about career advice and dream jobs and work lunches and the mentor myth, but I suddenly realized, I don’t think I’ve ever asked
Romance Novels
Any recs? By the lovely Grace Farris. P.S. Stuff I just love and Friday vibes.… Read more The post Romance Novels appeared first on Cup
Have a Spooky Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I have been admiring Halloween decorations in our neighborhood and brainstorming our costumes. (I’m going
A Career Move That Makes Me Teary
This past month, three women told me about a career move that left me feeling emotional… Hanging in each of their offices is their childhood
The Best Beauty Product I’ve Tried All Year
This past summer, my bff Gemma broke my heart and moved to London, but the good news is, we still text all the time. “Darling,”
J. Courtney Sullivan’s Colorful Home Is Peppered With Reading Nooks
“My novels always seem to contain a self-fulfilling prophecy,” says J. Courtney Sullivan. “I write something, and then it happens in my life.” In her
Six Teachers on What Their Jobs Are Really Like
“I would love to see more coverage of teaching,” commented a Virginia-based reader named Meghan. “I’m a high school social studies teacher with more than
Who’s Your Celebrity Crush? | Cup of Jo
The other day, I sat up in bed and realized with horror that it’s been two years — TWO YEARS — since our last celebrity
Very Minor Holidays | Cup of Jo
I once said “Hi Buddy” to a squirrel in a situation somewhat like this, using my Talking to Squirrels voice, which is not a voice