As we approach the one year mark of pandemic living, our day-to-day lives have slid into a pretty monotonous lull. So, can you blame us for resorting to online shopping as a form of entertainment? Every time we click “purchase,” we feel a rush of excitement knowing we have a […]
28 Random but Useful Products to Score on Sale for Presidents Day 2021
Here’s an overlooked bonus of increased family time and seemingly endless hours of working from home: You’ve got plenty of time to think about the purchases that could make life at home feel a bit easier (or at least a little more exciting). So, this Presidents Day, take stock of […]
Danny Heitman’s ‘At Random’: Recalling Louisiana holiday that came in a box | Danny Heitman
Earlier this month, in putting away our Christmas things, I returned to my shelf the holiday stories that cheer me no matter how often I reread them. They include “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas,” “A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote and “Memories of a Large Christmas,” Lillian […]
How to Create a Chic Home Office Out of Random Furniture
WHEN THE pandemic struck and forced so many Americans to shun office buildings and embrace the idea of WFH, many of us floundered. Our apartments and bungalows lacked home offices. Kitchen islands were drafted as muffin-crumb-strewn “desks.” Some of us retreated to our beds to curl up with a laptop […]