The Ups and Downs of Travel

I get it. It’s exciting to see new places… to travel and get away from everyday life. New adventures keep your spirit alive! Sadly, new adventures aren’t as appealing to me as they once were. I take way too much time now weighing the pluses and minuses before I jump...

On Being a Homebody: What’s Wrong With Home?

“Beam me up, Scotty!” “The Transporter Bay is ready, Captain.” Until these notions become household words — or until I make it through Apparition class at Hogwarts— I’ll remain the homebody that I am, spending my time and resources fluffing my own little stationary...

Life Is Simpler When Home Is Your Destination

I’m good at doing nothing. I love to stay home. I love to come home. The pleasure my husband and I find in the smallest activities amazes even us. Part of the pleasure, in fact, is laughing at ourselves. We must be crazy, or really lucky, to have so much fun at the...