This area has paved over something like two thirds of its natural wetlands since 1989, during which time they’ve experienced three so-called ‘hundred year floods’. I hope that rescue and relief efforts go well in Houston and everywhere impacted by Harvey. I also hope that this serves as a real wake up call to embrace…

Visiting the Sistine Chapel was hilarious. When I was there it was just a whole bunch of people talking and taking photos, and one guard periodically yelling “SILENCE. NO PHOTOS.”

Thank you so much for your response! I’ve tried samples of that one and it is suuuuuper good. I prefer using a light exfoliant every day (I alternate between Pixi Glow Tonic and one from The Ordinary right now) but I’ll think about the Drunk Elephant option. I’m just replacing my products with greener options as they…

I went to Banana Republic once and was super nervous to ask the salesperson for help. But when they saw me wandering around staring at suits with a really confused look on my face, someone took it upon themselves to help me. I just said “I need to look like an adult!” and they made it happen. It ended up being a great…

If you’re in school, you probably have access to counseling services. If you’re feeling anxiety and depression that is keeping you from pursuing opportunities, you should get some help. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

I am an old crotchety man trapped in a 32 year old female body, but I would say something to your loud neighbors. It doesn’t have to be all confrontational-just a “hey, I know you’re super busy, but when possible, do you mind not running your laundry after 10? It’s really loud downstairs. Thanks!” I’d also say…

Hi there! I’ve decided to switch most of my products to clean / organic whenever possible. I know “chemicals” shouldn’t be a dirty word and I know literally everything is a chemical. This isn’t about being anti-chemical, whatever that even is. I just feel better about things when I know what’s in them, I’m interested…

So necessary! Everyone in my family is obsessed with them. My dad knows how much I love my heated mattress pad, so whenever I go to visit he lets me know in advance that he’ll “turn the bed roaster on”.

“...for people who like to chew.”

I’ve dealt with depression for a long time, and when I feel myself digging a deeper hole than normal I force myself to call old friends who I miss. I don’t necessarily dump my issues on them (though they are willing to listen,) but just having a conversation with someone I miss, I love, who loves me, who is…

Good point! I’ll be less lazy in the future. I feel like I only ever wear it when I remember last minute that I have something nice-ish to do (that bridal shower is today? in ONE HOUR? I guess I better get ready!) and I always forget I own really nice lip liners.

Ohhh going to have to try that Algenist!

My new years resolutions this year were to decrease my carbon footprint and figure out lipstick. I’m making decent progress on both fronts. A few months back I bought my first proper lipstick (as opposed to a gloss or a chubby pencil or a stain). I went with Bite Amuse Bouche in Maple. I really like it, but I still…

And it’s not even that the tone is the same-it’s that the Skimm would literally write about rape on campus and the best bikini of the season in the same article.

Ok, but comparing your surprise at discovering a coworkers beatboxing skills to your surprise at the fact the president of the Philippines has been on a murderous rampage goes far beyond the usual level of inanity.

Dude was HOT when he was a Mariner, like a million years ago. He’s looked better (OK he looks pretty terrible) but I think they make a lot of sense as a couple.

A Rod, on the other hand, is looking a little face-bloaty, no? Also do you think J Lo taught him to cross his legs like that when he poses?

That’s my Senator! Patty Murray is a principled badass, and so is Pramila Jayapal. I’m surprised I didn’t know more about this, and am actually shocked to learn that about Swedish. Seriously, what the fuck. You’re supposed to be some paragon of excellence and this is how you treat women? Wow.

I have dry skin and am looking to replace my Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cream with something simple and cheaper, so I’ll check that out! I met also thinking about the January Labs cream that Caroline Hirons recommends.

I got the Atelier Orange Sanguine as well-I like it! The fragrance samples are not usually my thing, but I wore it today and thought it was subtle and nice. I like the Boscia mask a lot, the leave in conditioner is nice, and I generally like IT Cosmetics, though I haven’t tried the mascara yet. The lipstick formula…