The British royal family continues to reveal that they are very adept at giving nicknames. Meghan Markle apparently is called “Tungsten” by her father-in-law, Prince Charles, and “Flower” by her mother, Doria Ragland. And she calls husband Prince Harry “Haz,” while Prince William and Kate Middleton went by “Wombat” and “Squeak,” respectively, when they were…
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With a chronic illness, even something as simple as going on a date has an added layer of complexity. I could usually make it through a couple of dinners without anyone noticing that I was checking my blood sugar (not just my phone) under the table, but if things got hot and heavy, there inevitably…
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Nadia’s guilt about leaving her mother drives her to try and save everyone, even before herself. She warns Ruth about a gas leak, but dies falling down the stairs. She brings her friends Maxine (Greta Lee) and Lizzy (Rebecca Henderson) with her to a bodega, convinced that if she leaves them behind at a birthday…
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For all the time we spend talking about periods, it’s appalling (appalling!) that not a single emoji can adequately represent that time of the month. A syringe, a germ, and poo have all made the cut but there’s no emoji that can adequately speak to our monthly menstruation? Seriously?! Finally, that’s about to change. A…
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I rarely check the forecast before planning an outfit. That isn’t wise, I know, and it’s put me in a pickle on more than one occasion. I’ve suffered through thunderstorms without a jacket, frigid temperatures in shorts, and worn long sleeves while sweating on the subway. What can I say? My fashion can’t be tamed…
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Immediately after I left the screening of Mindy Kaling‘s upcoming film, Late Night, at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, I texted a friend a glowing, all-caps review: “I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE IT AGAIN.” For one, it’s an incredibly enjoyable film to watch, the kind of story you want to lose yourself in after a…
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