A view of the U.S., from overseas

It's been a harrowing week in U.S. politics. My Facebook news feed is full of worried posts from my Muslim friends, angry posts from U.S. voters, and confused posts from my friends in Europe. And I know that by the time I write this, it'll be out of date, a new Tweet or executive order or protest...

Year in review: mushroom hunting, beet soup, and a trip to Ukraine

  I get torn about New Year's Resolutions. On one hand, it's a convenient spot to stop and reflect on things, but on the other, there’s a lot of pressure to suddenly reform and change yourself for the better. While giving up bad habits is a positive thing, there’s no particular reason why you gotta do...