Lifestyle

March 3, 2025
Dennis
Experience, Explore, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Opinion, Philly

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,...

February 1, 2025
Dennis
Experience, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Opinion, Philly, Politics

Respect: The Foundation of Strong Connections

Early in my career as an art director at a national printing company, I learned one of the most valuable lessons of my life—not from a mentor or executive,...

January 18, 2025
Dennis
Business, Experience, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Opinion, Philly

What is America Missing?

This is the first in a series exploring the things America has slowly lost over the decades—pieces of our identity that once defined who we are as a nation....

January 4, 2025
Dennis
Inspiration, Lifestyle, Philly

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...

December 19, 2024
Dennis
Inspiration, Lifestyle, Opinion, Philly

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...

November 15, 2024
Dennis
Lifestyle, Opinion, Philly, Politics

Election 2024: Let the games begin

Election 2024: Let the Games Begin So, it’s been a couple of weeks since the election, and everyone wants my hot take on the results. Honestly? Not what...

February 17, 2024
Dennis
Experience, Food, Food review, Lifestyle, Philly

Cafe Cuong

February 17, 2024
Dennis
Experience, Explore, Food, Food review, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Philly

Philly – Feb 17, 2024

One of my favorite things to do when I have the time is to sit in a neighborhood coffee shop alone and write these blogs while listening to everything...

December 11, 2023
Dennis
Inspiration, Lifestyle, Opinion, Philly

Christmas 2023

The holiday season at the close of a year brings many emotions out in people, including those in my household. Let me start by saying that I absolutely LOVE...

October 23, 2023
Dennis
Experience, Lifestyle, Philly

Gritty 5k 2023

Gritty 5K for Flyers Charities 2023 Over 3,000 Gritizens participate in this annual event to raise awareness about Flyers Charities, and have fun doing it! Flyers Charities is one...

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