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Five Bestsellers: November 9, 2026

Last week was one of the toughest of my career. I’ll talk about it in time, but right now, I just want to focus on the things within my control. This blog has always been a source of stability and comfort for me. When everything went haywire, it was here. So let’s talk about the […]

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Five Pre-Winter Picks from WHBM

*Editor’s note: I am having a very hard week in my personal life. And my professional life. For reasons that have only a passing relationship to the election. I’ll talk about it at some point, but today, I am in Olympia just keeping my head above water. So if you don’t see me here, I’ll […]

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Monday, Tuesday: Morning Chaos

By the time I log into my work computer at 8:30AM, I’ve already lived five lives. I’ve been a short-order cook making three different breakfasts, all rejected. I’ve been a hostage negotiator who traded one more Bluey episode for a successfully brushed set of teeth. I’ve been a hairstylist, a wardrobe consultant, and a search-and-rescue […]

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Five Bestsellers: November 2, 2026

Since the Sephora sale is here and Ulta is offering discounts on many things to try and compete, it is no surprise that most of our recent bestsellers are beauty products. Let’s lean into that. Here are the five skincare and makeup products that fell into the most carts last week. I have been using […]

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My Best Buys from the Sephora Sale

The Sephora Sale is a great time to stock up on your beauty needs. I have waited for this sale for months to pick up a few new things and stock up on my go-tos. Here are seven things that are already in my cart. + My favorite mascara, now also in brown. + This […]

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The Jumble: October 29, 2026

On the inside, I’m 30. Maybe 33 on a bad day. In my heart, I still feel like the young staffer racing through the tunnels between House office buildings, convinced that the right blazer, a good hair day, and enough confidence could get me through anything. I still listen to the same music, and think […]

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