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How long do you think you could live without your phone?

I bumped into a friend while on a walk the other day. For some reason my phone had no service and I needed to check something. I asked to use his and he said he doesn’t bring his phone o

Did you study abroad? Tell me where!

My guest on the Postcard Academy podcast, Candace Salter, figured out how to do all of her university abroad (I'm so jealous!). Listen to the show to hear how she did it, and about her latest adventures in Shangh

Happy Take Your Dog to Work Day!

When I was 22, I decided that I’d had enough of work and it was time to go back to school. Here’s a chat between my father and I as he drove me to my first grad-school apartment in the middle of Boston.

Dad: What are you doing with your

After a long (and happy) day of podcasting, my favorite way to relax is to watch the Italian drama Il Paradiso delle Signore.

For me, it’s the best way to relax while also keeping my Italian skills alive. Also, if I can't be in Italy right now

How long do you think you could live without your phone?

I bumped into a friend while on a walk the other day. For some reason my phone had no service and I needed to check something. I asked to use his and he said he doesn’t bring his phone o

Did you study abroad? Tell me where!

My guest on the Postcard Academy podcast, Candace Salter, figured out how to do all of her university abroad (I'm so jealous!). Listen to the show to hear how she did it, and about her latest adventures in Shangh

Happy Take Your Dog to Work Day!

When I was 22, I decided that I’d had enough of work and it was time to go back to school. Here’s a chat between my father and I as he drove me to my first grad-school apartment in the middle of Boston.

Dad: What are you doing with your

After a long (and happy) day of podcasting, my favorite way to relax is to watch the Italian drama Il Paradiso delle Signore.

For me, it’s the best way to relax while also keeping my Italian skills alive. Also, if I can't be in Italy right now

Quick poll: Do you like working from home? Why/why not?

Working from home (or remotely around the world) is the usual for me. I'm either working in my living room or recording podcasts in my DIY studio.

However I like working from home a lot more w