Title inspired by my most recent Netflix binge, “The Watcher.” — Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. I’m not entirely sure if this is a “hot take” or not, but everyone seems to favor Christmas. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Christmas season just as much as the next Jewish girl. …

Or Should I Say Big… Bugs? — Today marks day 100 in my first New York City home. 100 days, and I really haven’t had a spare afternoon to sit down and write this until now. That should give you some clue as to what I’m about to write. 99 days ago, I was still sitting at…

New year, who dis? — New Years really sucked this year. Sparkly dress stayed on the hanger. Heels collected dust in the closet. Champagne bottles remained corked. Taylor Swift themed headband (pictured below) sat in my online shopping cart, just begging to be purchased. All of these wonderful things were traded in for a pair…

Let’s make this an annual thing! Even though nobody cares! — Ah, if it isn’t my favorite time of year once again. Nope, not talking about the holidays. It’s Spotify Wrapped season y’all, and spreading the joy of good music is the best gift of them all. You’re welcome. It’s funny, I never quite realize how much good music has come…

It’s a bittersweet symphony. That’s life. — I’ve had the majority of this written for a while now. The tab has been open on my laptop for almost two months. Yet, whenever I try to add the finishing touches, I hesitate. Some call it lazy, others call it avoidance. I’d agree with both. The fact of the…

Hoping this article doesn’t make you fall asleep. — When I was a little girl, my Dad used to sing me to sleep at night. After dressing up in my Sleeping Beauty nightgown, meticulously brushing my teeth in a circular motion, and sliding under the covers with my teddy bear, I was all set for the performance. …

Even Disney lovers have to mature someday. — In the midst of a global pandemic, my sisters and I packed our bags and headed off to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. I know what you’re thinking, and yup, this certainly wasn’t the brightest idea. The 10-day quarantine I’m experiencing at the moment is proof of that. …

10 Amazing Movie Tracks That’ll Get You In Your Feels — My family has always loved watching movies together. I’m talking weekend nights on the blue corduroy couch, ice-cream-filled mug in hand, lights dimmed as low as possible, with the Steelers blanket pulled up to my chin. I discussed this mini-tradition in my “10 Must-See Classic Movies” piece, but I’ll say…

Like Spotify Wrapped, But Different? — 2020 has been a year of many things. A year of polarizing, stress-inducing political divides. A year of hibernating at home, attempting to avoid a rampant and unforgiving global pandemic. A year of many, many zoom calls. Far too many zoom calls. …