For as long as I could remember, there was a man who stood over my bed at night. I didn’t see him every night, but he would appear sporadically. As a child, I was told I had an active imagination so I didn’t think much of it when I’d open…

Are you looking for gifts for some of those friends who started bartending at home during quarantine? Maybe someone who’s in the industry looking for fresh inspiration. Well, I’m here to help! Why Listen To Me? I worked in hospitality for eleven years before COVID. I worked as a host, server, bartender, bar manager…

Having worked in bars and cocktail development for twelve years, I’m often asked what bar gear you should have at home. So I thought I’d make a guide for the home bartender to help you get started! Feel free to leave comments and ask questions, I’m here for you! All…

For a long time, I wanted more of it. I grew up on a farm with four siblings, my parents, and countless pets. The space I had was outdoors until my older siblings started filtering off to college. I loved being outside, I liked finding trees to climb and read…

While moving into the second apartment I will share with my current boyfriend, I found, in a drawer tucked under empty jewelry boxes, a love letter from my ex. I have deleted every picture of him I’ve come across, thrown away all the gifts he gave me, everything he ever…

THEA SOMERVILLE, 2014 There was, and had always been, a curse. This relationship was just another casualty of it. I knew that, I had felt it for weeks. Our time was running it out, as it always did. …

Gone before dawn, you are gone before dawn every morning. You: out on water with someone who isn’t me while I sleep — restless in your absence. Growing up, my father left with the sun and the seasons. I always knew I’d never love anyone who wore a suit because…

This year is different — In the past I took Valentine’s Days as they came: some years I celebrated with my hubby, some years I worked. I used to be in hospitality. I liked to get dressed up and spread the loving energy of the holiday, to help couples enjoy their evenings. …

As the beloved, feared, revered, and hated holiday approaches, singles and couples around the world face a new challenge in 2021. Last year, all we had to worry about on Valentine’s Day was remembering to wear a condom, get a card, or stay the heck away from other people all…