What Tattoo Would You Get?
My friend Alison just got a surprising tattoo… A bowl of shrimp cocktail. “When my dad died in 2022, I wanted to get a tattoo
This Serene Swiss Apartment Is the Perfect Post-Breakup Oasis
“When apartment hunting in the past, I had a long list of hopes,” says Clara Goebel, 27, who lives in Zurich, Switzerland. “But after a
Twist: I Like the Word “Moist”
When Kurt Andersen took over as editor of New York Magazine, he printed out a list of “annoying words” he didn’t want his writers to
Have a Fun Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I have been admiring Halloween decorations in our neighborhood and brainstorming our costumes. (I’m going
What’s Your Job? | Cup of Jo
We’ve talked about career advice and dream jobs and work lunches and the mentor myth, but I suddenly realized, I don’t think I’ve ever asked
Six Teachers on What Their Jobs Are Really Like
“I would love to see more coverage of teaching,” commented a Virginia-based reader named Meghan. “I’m a high school social studies teacher with more than
A Week of Outfits: Maura Cheeks
Have you ever dreamed of opening a bookstore one day? For novelist Maura Cheeks, that day was June 23rd when she opened Liz’s Book Bar
A Fall Playlist for Walks/Dinners/Road Trips
What music are you listening to these days? The other morning, I was walking around with my headphones in, when the song swelled and I
How to Make Home a Haven
Every few years, one of my kids will get a little weepy about school. “The days are sooooo long,” they’ll lament. “Why can’t I just
Menstrual Product Reviews | Cup of Jo
I agree with Leah that preferences could be an entire post of their own! I’m in my mid-40s. I started using a cup about 15