The older I get, the more fascinated I become by the history of ordinary things. Not just great historical events or famous people, but the little things we do every single day without ever wondering where they began. Take mascara, for example. I recently found myself wondering when women first started wearing it. Surely it hadn’t always existed. As it turns out, people have been decorating their eyes for thousands of years. Around 3000 BC, both Egyptian women and men lined t

With my hair appointment coming up this week, I’ve been thinking about how I want my cut and highlights to carry me through the four trips I have planned over the next two months (I’ll hardly be home!). I’ve been reflecting a lot on my hair lately — how quickly it’s grown, how soft and full it feels, and how, for maybe the first time in my life, I can honestly say: I truly love my hair. And that hasn’t always been the case. And perhaps I’m also thinking about how healthy it i