Small Bites

49 People Name Their Drink of the Summer

"Limoncello spritz, pretending I’m sitting in a piazza in Italy."

Jun 23 • Will deFries

A Letter To The Waiter Who Didn't Warn Me My Cocktail Was Coming In The Wrong Glass

"I know, I know, I hate me too."

Apr 29 • Will deFries

A Letter To The Random Person My Friend Brought Along

A satirical look of when a group dinner turns into a networking event.

Apr 16 • Will deFries

Five-Star Details From My Favorite Hotels

"Which pillow would you prefer?"

Mar 18 • Will deFries

Three Book Passages That Stuck With Me From Last Year

"It was a good, warm feeling."

Feb 10 • Will deFries

I No Longer Enjoy The 'Process' of Getting Coffee

Am I suffering from a loss of joie de vivre?

Oct 22, 2025 • Will deFries

My Fall Aesthetic, Part Two: The Parent Trap (1998)

"I didn't even know she spoke French."

Aug 28, 2025 • Will deFries

How 53 People in Chicago Cure Their Hangovers

From bagels to coffees to jumps in the lake.

Aug 13, 2025 • Will deFries

My Fall Aesthetic, Part One: Vintage Finds

Vests, barn coats, and totes — oh my.

Jul 30, 2025 • Will deFries

The Pursuit of Relaxation: Sound Baths

A trip into sound, silence, and something else.

Jul 23, 2025 • Will deFries

Getting Lost In The Process

Why frustration can be the most rewarding feeling of all.

Jul 1, 2025 • Will deFries

The Eclectic Mug Dilemma

What type of person embraces mug uniformity?

Jun 24, 2025 • Will deFries

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