By Briana Rognlin, for Blisstree.com

Over the weekend, Lieutenant John Pike was photographed casually pepper spraying peaceful Occupy Wall Street protesters at UC Davis, turning himself into a full-blown meme and symbol of police brutality. Thanks to artist James Alex, the subjects in paintings have probably become his...

By Briana Rognlin for Blisstree.com

Katrina Bowden‘s character on "30 Rock" isn’t known for being the world’s best employee, and she’s certainly not known for her work-appropriate attire, but she fits the bill as Tina Fey‘s hot, blonde assistant, Cerie. But looking the part doesn’t come 100 percent...

Last year on the day before Thanksgiving, I spent about 20 minutes researching food banks in New York where my small donation could be put to good use. I settled on one that seemed particularly effective, submitted my Mastercard details, then grabbed my suitcase full of wine and sweaters and...

I once bought the book What Color Is Your Parachute at a Relay shop in San Francisco International airport. I was returning from a business trip, feeling unsatisfied with life and unsure of what would make me happier. I slid the book, along...

I love baking. I bake because I enjoy it, but I won't lie: I also bake because it really impresses people. Want co-workers to worship you? Bring in cookies. Want your friends to drag themselves across town to hang out at your place? Stock your cupboards with chocolate chips and...

My teeth aren't perfect. I drink coffee, I prefer stain-inducing red wine to white, and I didn't wear my retainers as a teenager. But thanks to a mother obsessed with keeping me pearly and cavity-free, I got braces to reel back my buck teeth, received bi-annual fluoride treatments to keep...