- August 26, 2025
We Have Two Beloved Visitors in Brooklyn This Week
Last night, Anton and I sat on the stoop waiting impatiently for our guests to arrive… …until my brother Nick and my cousin’s son Jimmy
Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Twelve-year-old Anton and I are going fishing, his current passion! I haven’t caught anything yet, but he does
What Do You Do With Summer Tomatoes?
It’s mid-August — or as it’s called in my house, Tomato Christmas. At long last, we’ve entered that magical, fleeting window when good tomatoes turn
Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I are going to a whiffle ball tournament on Long Island — they are SO excited,
Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo
Every summer, my sister, like clockwork, texts me to ask what nail polish she should get. For the past three years, my answer has been
Have a Sweet Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I are going to see Mamma Mia on Broadway. It’s one of our favorite movie
What’s It Like to Date While Disabled?
I always call my best friend after a date… Once, following a dinner date, the guy texted that even though we had a lot in
My Ideal Little Free Library
Honestly, I should be doing a dozen other things right now, but this idea has completely captured my attention. If I had my way, my
Have a Relaxing Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Freddie and I are having pizza and playing games tonight, and I’m SO excited to see the boys
Families in Gaza Are Starving. What Can We Do?
For almost 22 months, people’s hearts have been breaking, across borders, during the Israel-Gaza conflict. Parents in Gaza are losing their homes, their loved ones,