It’s the season when I do what I call plant hopping. This is where I visit as many local shops and plant outlets as possible. I’ve never had an outdoor patch of green before, so I usually use my green thumb indoors. As a result of being a first time home owner, imagine my excitement at trying my hand as a landscape artist (#not). I’m not sure I would call
Have we Redefined Reading?
December 17, 2018
Digital platforms have redefined reading. I’m not referring only to tablets like kindle. These portable libraries may actually encourage us to have a book in hand. As a result, we can now do so with greater freedom and a lighter purse. What is your attention span? I feel that the vast number of digital articles, blogs, email campaigns etc. has changed (re-framed?) our attention span. Have you noticed, glued to
The Freelance Writer’s Five
October 29, 2018
Do you wonder how to make it as a freelance writer? Read my 5 tips for freelance writers
#LiveLocal: Yoga and the Art of Business
October 9, 2018
I’ve been thinking today how the concepts of yoga are useful in business. And, how teaching yoga has helped me find a career as a professional writer. I am reminded of this because I taught my first restorative yoga class in Philadelphia. It’s a subbing role as I take care of Jodi’s students at Practice Yoga – like I was their aunt. Yoga and the Art of Business Neither yoga
#LiveLocal: Soup’s On
September 29, 2018
Fall is officially in the air when all you crave is a bowl of hot soup and some crusty bread. My friend likes her soup creamy, while I prefer texture. Differences aside, the ritual of eating soup with someone is conversation enhancing. I guess that’s one reason they call it ‘comfort food.’ Where was this taken? Good Spoon Soupery on Front Street.
#LiveLocal – All About Cobblestones
September 28, 2018
Philadelphia is filled with brick and cobblestones. In this way it reminds me of Montreal. Built to endure. I wonder whether the next generation of building materials will leave such a legacy. In 100 years will we re-purpose the structures that are erecting today?
Business Lessons I’ve Learned From Salon Hopping | #LiveLocal
September 20, 2018
Today’s installment of #livelocal is about 5 lessons I’ve learned through salon hopping. When I lived in Montreal, I was never a salon hopper. No, I built long term relationships with my hairdresser and we were able to develop trust. This hasn’t been the case since I have moved to Philly. The Opposite of Salon Hopping – Loyalty On her side, Tania imprinted in her repertoire the way I liked to
#LiveLocal: 5 Lessons Learned From Local Farmers Markets
September 17, 2018
I have loved shopping at local farmers markets for many years. There is not a city I have been in where I haven’t bee-lined my way towards the closest one. Yes, when it comes to markets I am somewhat of a connoisseur. At least at the level of being a consistent user. Fresh Produce and Business Insights In Montreal, we had two main markets: the Atwater Market and the Jean
#LiveLocal: Reflections on Inequality
September 16, 2018
Today’s installation of #LiveLocal is a reflection on inequality. As a yogini for over 20 years, I notice many inequalities in my body. One shoulder higher, one groin stiffer, one hamstring looser. It’s all the more pronounced when you practice. These things are visible in the apparent strength of some muscles, and the weaknesses in others. The topic of inequality came up for me today because I took a yoga
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