Why Does Eating Out Suck?

In recent years, the American experience of dining out is changing and not for the better. Yet people continue to eat out in record numbers. We once understood a restaurant meal to be a deliberate, unhurried ritual—a shared agreement that for the price of an entrée, you were purchasing a temporary membership in a hosted … Read more

Welcome!

Welcome to Schmuckville! We’re thrilled to have you here. This community is all about uplifting one another through our shared experiences and learning how to tackle life’s curveballs together. If you’re a hardworking, honest, and well-meaning person who’s ever felt a little schmucked, you’ve found your tribe! We all have those moments where we misread … Read more