I Hired an Esteemed Cat Photographer to Take Photos of My Cat

Chanan is arguably the preeminent cat photography team in the country. The name "Chanan" is a roundabout abbreviation and concatenation of the husband-wife duo's first names, Richard and Nancy.

My Last Hundred Bucks: What Happens When You Misplace Your Debit Card

Yesterday I went hiking two hours away from my home. Upon arrival, I realized I left my debit card in the pocket of my jeans, which I had left behind. I don't listen to my father's sound advice, so I had a mere $2 cash on me, as well as a book of checks featuring panda bears.

My Last Hundred Bucks: Journey to a Puppy

Where'd your last hundo go, Pearl Higgins?

My Last Hundred Bucks: Tampons, Library Fines, and Fun.

$7.10: Library fines. Thanks a lot Joan Didion.

My Free Lunch

She's already swiped it again, when I say, "It's not going to go through." "No, it's going," she says, so chill, so relaxed. For a minute I think, okay maybe it is. Maybe I was wrong about that email and I still have $69.81 in my account, and I actually am going to buy this lunch right now. I'm hungry.

It Is Known

Places where one might find a quarter Bottom of purse Side pocket of purse Front pocket of purse Left coat pocket Right coat pocket Ceramic bowl on nightstand Wooden box on desk Sidewalk Sock drawer Car (floor, ash tray, cup holder)

Places where one will never find a quarter Anywhere, when you actually need one

My Last Hundred Bucks: Chai and Thai and Wine and Words

Where'd your last hundo go, Sarah Todd?