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The Dual Lives of D.C. Dreamers Often within my coffee shop explorations and meanderings around D.C., I encounter people who describe themselves as living two different lives. Upon meeting them, they often introduce themselves with the line: “Well, I do ____ by day, but my Read More

Advice from a Brazilian Beachwear Designer I’m not very daring in my beachwear. When it comes to swimsuits, I stick to the traditional two-piece bikini with a halter tie top. And when I’m feeling extra bloated or out of shape, I go for the tried and trusted tankini Read More

How to Play it Safe in the Surf As some of you who follow my writing may know, I am a diehard Beach Bunny. You wouldn’t know it from looking at me – a lifetime in D.C. has equipped me with a wardrobe of black suits and button down shirts, but I can be happy wearing black at the Read More