I inadvertently messed up my editorial calendar for November. I had the wrong date for The Guys Behind the Blog, and I missed it. Oops. And then I forgot to ask Dan these questions in time for the link-up yesterday, so this is a day late. Luckily, Dan and I are BACK to share all… [Read More]
My Do-Over Bucket List
I am a few months shy of 28. By my 25th birthday, I had traveled more than most people do in a lifetime. My first year out of Furman, I worked as a live-in au pair for a half-French, half-Irish family in Le Vésinet, the wealthiest suburb of Paris. I proceeded to fall in love… [Read More]
The Story Behind Belle Brita
Belle Brita first showed up on the Internet in 2009, when I signed up for Twitter and Tumblr at the request of my best friend and tea twin Sally. I chose @belle_brita as my handle. Belle is French for beautiful, and I’m quite fond of alliteration. When I was ready to buy a custom domain… [Read More]
What I Wish I Knew Then
Dear Brita, age 7: You are not dying. Shortly after your 8th birthday, a wonderful man named Dr. Clark will run some tests. They’ll be scary, but Mommy will be there. The nicest nurse you’ve ever known (“Miss” Denece) will hold your hand. Dr. Clark will tell you and your parents that you have Crohn’s… [Read More]
Never Have I Ever… But I Will
For this month’s link-up of The Circle, Kiki challenged us to a good old-fashioned game of “Never Have I Ever.” I’ve put together a short list of things I want to do, along with a few cool things I’ve done. Does everyone have their drink in hand? Take a sip for each of these you’ve… [Read More]
My Feminist Christmas List
I absolutely love Christmas music. I patiently wait all year until Thanksgiving Day, when Santa Claus concludes the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and officially ushers in the secular part of the Christmas season. At least, that’s how I always feel about it. Only then do I allow myself to listen to Christmas music. While I love all… [Read More]