If you’re a Harrison Ford fan, you might think today’s post is about the 1984 adventure film Romancing the Stone. It’s not. This is about a different kind of stone—and how one small, shiny object helped clarify a big lesson about writing: your intention matters, especially when writing for others. Today, the dood (Koda, my dog) and I drove an hour to Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. The mission? Ask
Generation Covid-19 Puppy: Me and the Dood
July 11, 2021
Koda is from the COVID-19 puppy generation. Like baby boomers and GEN X,Y,Z, there are definitely COVID-19 puppies. Whether it was the actual lockdown experience in Philadelphia or a chain of events during the pandemic that nurtured her purchase, I’m not entirely sure. During the pandemic, my sister-in-law got a beautiful dog named Maisy. Once we were able to travel (that was scary, even with a mask), we visited them
Me and the Dood: In the Moment
July 7, 2021
In the moment is where it all happens. The past was and the future has yet to present itself. So when I sat on this bench with the Dood, I chose it for the message, “Your past does not define you”. It got me to think, and I invite you to do the same. The past often feels real, especially when we think back on events that felt powerful (in
#Livelocal: Sourcing the Hood
September 27, 2019
I scored a 50% off Seedy Grains (by Lost Bread Co.) at Riverwards today. They also had these jumbo blackberries. After unpacking the ingredients I did some work and forgot to eat breakfast. But somewhere around 11 AM a wave of inspiration hit me. Here it is. Simple stuff – bread, organic almond butter and homemade blackberry jam. I drizzled a little honey on top to take away from the
Plant Hopping Philly Style
April 8, 2019
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
#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
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