I feel as though I’ve been raped, raped by my life. I didn’t intend for it to happen, but I knew what was happening as it was starting to take form. I guess I should have tried to stop it,... Read more >>

My dear friend, Sabina (you’ve met her), was telling me about a long-lost cousin who last summer announced he’d bought a cheap ticket to the States and would be staying with her.... Read more >>

I just came back from having a lovely lunch at a French bistro in Newport Beach. No, I’m not going to tell you the name. They’re French. They don’t deserve it. I was chatting with... Read more >>

Kicking off last November, the Say No—Unite to End Violence Against Women campaign aims to put the global spotlight on the issue of violence against women and girls. An offshoot of UNIFEM, the... Read more >>

Are you one of the people who has difficulty saying no? It’s understandable since you don’t want to disappoint anyone. However, replying right away with a “yes” can leave you... Read more >>