Things that Create Happiness: 1

Written by Cynthia D. Bertelsen
A large selection of different French and Italian cheeses on the counter of a small store at the market in the Bastille district. Paris, France (Adobe Stock image)

Note: I am trying to maintain a sense of optimism even as I watch my beloved country descend into chaos. And so I am limiting my writing to my new book, A Kitchen Library: The Romance of Reading and Cooking, due in December 2025.