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My computer has been out of pocket, getting an update I’ll tell you about soon. So for now, on the day of the first presidential debate, here’s a little laughter for you. I miss the Muppet Show!!! -x-aarti

Some of you already know him (very well!) but for those of you who don’t, this is my bestie Elizabeth’s son, Carter. He is such a sweet-natured kid, but in this video you can see how his rebellious spirit clashes with his honesty. It’ll make you laugh so hard! Turn the sound up! -x-aarti

Hey, wanna try making Katherine Hepburn’s brownies? Or maybe Amy Sedaris’ cupcakes? Check this out! It strikes me that celebrities only make fatty, carby things to eat, except for Reese’s spiced tea, which sounds bizarre but I’ll try anything with Tang in it. -x-aarti

I didn’t think the Fleet Foxes could take my breath away any more. Then I watched the gorgeous stop-motion video that the lead singer’s brother directed. [Gasp] White Winter Hymnal from Grandchildren on Vimeo. -x-aarti

Last week, Bren and I painted a piece of pottery to celebrate and mark our 5-year anniversary. We went to the “Color Me Mine” in Ladera Heights. If you are thinking about going to a Color Me Mine, we highly recommend that one over the Santa Monica location. This one is much cleaner, better-stocked and [...]

Something big has changed over the past few years. Before the Ports scandal, when I said I was brought up in Dubai, I was met with blank stares. Today, people’s eyes light up and their eyebrows skyrocket: “Oh DUBAI! Oh how wonderful. It seems like an amazing place. That must have such a great place [...]

Yes, there is a second part to the Cool saga, believe it or not. First off, thankyou for all your words of encouragement. I know, I already said thank you. I’ll stop now. It’s a problem. I know. But… Thank you. As I was saying, I feel like I’ve worn a sandwich board around myself [...]

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the extraordinary comments you have left me in the past two days, either in response to our anniversary or to my “cool” post. It is really beautiful when you share your stories with me or write me sweet reassurances. I am so lucky to [...]

I failed to mention one of the biggest things to happen at Burning Man, which you probably guessed from the previous photo. Bren cut his hair and beard off! Bren had planned it before we got there. The uncertainty of not seeing his actual face in 5 years was getting to him. Besides, since he [...]

Today is Bren and my 5-year wedding anniversary. Can you believe it? It’s also nearly our 12-year anniversary of having been together. We have known each other since before we could legally drink. And just after he could legally vote. We have seen each other get fatter, thinner, happier, sadder, braver, scaredy cat’ed-er… and we [...]