For when you're feeling unearthed

One way to look at unexpected change. Plus, a new favorite hotel, a fancy snack, and creative inspiration.

“I’m feeling so unearthed,” a friend says to me over the phone. “I just found out I have to be out of my apartment in four days.” 

She’s only been living in the apartment for a couple months. It seemed like a good find—a cheery walk-up next to the beach, with good light, a nice kitchen, and a fireplace. It was supposed to be her landing pad; a safe place…