May 9

May 9 A College Senior Spills Her Milk

Giving voice to the tangled emotions of her generation missing college graduations due to the shutdown, Georgetown Senior Kaleigh O’Connor mourns for and then chastises herself for mourning for, her lost senior spring.

May 7

May 7 The #Neckmess

Lenore Shannon

STYLE

The daughter of two creative legends in very different fields, jewelry and accessories designer Jessica Kagan Cushman comes by her artistic talent naturally. Friend and author Lenore Shannon poses four questions from a safe distance of at least six to find out what the artist has been up to during lockdown. Just in time for Mother’s Day.

May 6

May 6 Lockdown Learnings

Anne Buckley

LIFE

Reflecting on her experience slowing down and enjoying an empty calendar during the shutdown, blogger, mum and UK transplant Anne Buckley asks, “are we learning lessons just to lose them?”

Apr 29

Apr 29 Two Poems

James Baldwin

POETRY

As we near the end of National Poetry Month, two new poems by James Baldwin about slowing down and appreciating the beauty that’s been there all along. It just looks different now.

Apr 24

Apr 24 Seeing Red.

Robin Hauck

SPIRIT

The pandemic exposes the worst of the existing inequalities in our country. For thousands of women who are homeless, living in shelters or otherwise dependent on assistance, accessing life’s most basic necessities is a struggle every month. Now, it’s harder than ever.

Apr 20

Apr 20 This is a Marathon and We're Good at Marathons

Robin Hauck

LIFE

On a day when we should be enjoying the nation’s attention for hosting the 124th Boston Marathon, we have the nation’s attention for being a coronavirus hotspot.

Apr 7

Apr 7 Operation Smile's Historic Mission in Morocco

Robin Hauck

SPIRIT

Today, April 7, 2020 we celebrate World Health Day, a day recognizing the tireless work of nurses and midwives and a reminder to world leaders that they have a responsibility to keep the world healthy. In honor of all the medical professionals on the COVID-19 front lines, we share a story from a remarkable group of women on a life changing mission in Morocco, headed up by one very special nurse.

Apr 6

Apr 6 COVID Compassion: How you can help during the crisis

Robin Hauck

SPIRIT

The novel coronavirus pandemic hits the marginalized in our society hardest. Here are a number of ways you can give back. Consider donating time or money to animal hospitals, homeless shelters, domestic abuse advocacy groups or food banks.

Apr 6

Apr 6 You're Class-y

Robin Hauck

LIFE

Now’s your chance!! Take advantage of being at home and take an online class - take one you never would have taken if you hadn’t been ordered to stay home. Do it, it will keep you sane!

Apr 5

Apr 5 Toss, Take, Toss

Alisa Neely

STYLE

Boston’s top stylist Alisa Neely of Style Scout shares a ninja closet cleaning strategy to make the most of your home time. Turn off Tiger King for a few hours and assess if you really need all that animal print in your life.

Apr 5

Apr 5 Best Seat in the House

Annsley McAleer

LIFE, STYLE

Back Bay’s most in-demand interior designer, Annsley McLeer of Annsley Interiors, shares her picks for the best home office chairs to keep you productive while working from home.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Surface Scars: The stunning artwork of Evelyn Rydz

Robin Hauck

ART

Coastal narratives and migratory consequences power the forward momentum of Boston based artist Evelyn Rydz’s extraordinary body of work.

Mar 29

Mar 29 Thoughts from Home

Paulette

LIFE

OG readers of Misstropolis have never forgotten Paulette, the frisky, quotable, underappreciated mother of three boys who had us ROFL back in the early 00s with her podcast The Tribulations of Paulette. She checks in from home during her challenging covid quarantine.