“Does the universe end? Like, is there a wall?” my son Anton asked me when he was five. Author Sarah Manguso and cartoonist Liana Finck found themselves drawn to this type of childlike curiosity, so they gathered thousands of questions...
What are you up to this weekend? I’m celebrating a dear friend’s birthday tonight, and the boys wanted to write a birthday card for her. “Try to write at least four sentences,” I recommended, to which they immediately responded in...
A couple weeks ago, Freddie and I went to our friend Adam’s house for dinner… Adam made delicious pasta with beans and tomatoes. We drank wine and chatted about movies and books and kids. And Adam’s dog Winston looked very...
What are you up to this weekend? We’re hanging out with my dad, aunt and brother, and it has been so wonderful to see them. Toby and my brother look like twins these days! Hope you have a good one...
What meal can you eat on repeat and never get tired of? For me, that’s a yellow vegetable curry. We have it all the time. It’s silky, fragrant, and hearty — plus, it tastes even better as leftovers. So, I...
I had been disabled for six years when I became a foster mom. In order to get a foster license, my doctor needed to attest to my capacity to parent. I agonized about asking him. The degree to which I...
Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter and dog. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has also written about traveling, pets, grief, OCD, pregnancy and her favorite band. And...
Last Monday, 14-year-old Toby woke up in a bad mood. Dreading a long week of school, he thought about what might make him feel better. So, he sent a text… “Hey, want to go to dinner tonight?” he asked my...
What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I might go to Coney Island — the rollercoasters are already open for the season! I’ve also been reading a great book about a magpie, of all things. Hope you have...
Are you watching The White Lotus season three? I’m excited for the 90-minute finale coming up on Sunday. This week, I was thrilled to speak to Alex Bovaird, the brilliant costume designer behind all three seasons, about Parker Posey, boat...
