Philly Love
My hometown of Philly is one of the more unique in America. The people of our town are called many things but none of the words used by others...
Another Monday: The Myth of Balance
Here we are again—standing at the edge of another workweek. This one, at least, comes with a couple of milestones: it’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania and the start of...
Let It Rain: Finding Peace in a Cloudy Forecast
Rain is in the forecast all week—and while that might be a mood-killer for weekend plans (mine included), I can’t help but see the beauty in it. Sure, a...
Broad Street Run 2025
Broad Street Run: 10 Miles, Countless Stories This weekend, my daughter and I laced up our sneakers and joined over 40,000 runners, joggers, and walkers for the annual Broad...
Beans in Chili? A Spicy Debate with a Bigger Lesson
The other day, our office held a chili cookoff, and amid the delicious chaos, a heated debate broke out: Beans or no beans in chili? As it turns out,...
2025: A Fresh New Year
2025 is finally here, and I still can’t fathom how quickly 2024 seemed to pass. Every new year—much like spring—brings a sense of renewal and the opportunity for something...
Serendipity – I love this word
Serendipity is one of my favorite words. serendipitynoun [ U ]formalthe fact of finding interesting or valuable things by chance Our lives are filled with these serendipitous moments, but...
Time
Time is one of those things we never seem to have enough of. Whether it is the amount of it we are given to be here on earth, the...
Flea Markets
One of my favorite places to shop has always been flea markets. The reason is that, in the past, they were the quintessential ways to purchase items which have...
Philly people are awesome
The city of Philly often gets a bad rap. Watching news stories which typically highlight negative viewpoints which tend to be sensationalist in nature do not offer a true...