If I had to describe myself in three words, none of those words would be confident. Just thinking of three words with which to describe …
The Newsroom: The Show We Needed but Nobody Wanted
Controversial topics will result in controversy, that’s a given, but what many critics ignored about The Newsroom was that, rather than explain the shortcomings of …
Ask Lara: Friends With More Than Benefits
Q: Dear Lara, my friend and I just started taking things to the next level by dating, but now our circle of friends have taken …
Farewell, Captain
“Why can’t we treat death with a certain amount of humanity and dignity, and decency, and God forbid – maybe even humor?” – Robin Williams, …
No Bikini Body
Q: Dear Lara, I’m feeling self-conscious about being in a bathing suit in front of people this summer. What should I do? A: I used to …
Find Thyself: Summer Edition
I’ve always been a relatively shy person, only opening up and having bursts of “weirdness” around the people who I am truly comfortable with. I’m …
I Found My Happy Place: Family
When I was a teenager, I always made an effort to have a good time — but whether I went out or stayed in, I …
I Need a Pick-me-up
Q: “Dear Lara, I have this very annoying habit of getting really down on myself when it comes to getting bad grades, being put in …
Fun for One
Q: “Dear Lara, I am a week into summer, and I am already bored. Most of my friends have either gone back home or have …