Stupid tetrapod!
Adult carping about the shortcomings of the up-and-coming generation is as old as… the universe.
Growing up
There comes a time when the worlds of Narnia and Christopher Robin seem to call for a farewell wave. Beware the moment.
Of Brown and muffin mysteries
The author, fresh out of Brown, has reflections and ruminations on her red-cup experiences.
Riding for a fall
The Italian and American school systems differ in many ways, but how each interprets failure is especially telling.
The bus ride
Never mind planes and trains, buses are cheap and fun, so long as you find the right seat and song.
Hunger games
Religious holidays involving fasts require a detailed diary to do them famished justice.
Pen possession
Once upon a time, pens made the girl, at least when it came to Italian school popularity.
Don’t blame me
When the wheel of fortune makes you pick a restaurant for your friends, beware lifetime consequences.
Mile 37.12
Driving (the morality tale) can level the playing field when it comes to good, evil and the American way.
Hire me! No wait, don’t
The "art" of writing job cover letters depends on heavy doses of half-truth. So why not write what you're really feeling.
Inventing Ms. Charcoal
Preparing to spend time in LA means knowing to act the part, and eating it.