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?
#LiveLocal – Start (it) Up in Olde Kensington, Philly
August 30, 2018
The vibe in my neighborhood of Philadelphia has what I call Start (it) Up Energy. It first reminded me of Brooklyn. Since moving here, I have met several people who have lived in Brooklyn and agree. The area I refer to is Olde Kensington near Fishtown and Northern Liberties. The lines between them blur to me but they might actually exist..? At any rate, there is a classic neighborhood
#LiveLocal: Breaking Bread
August 19, 2018
It occurred to me today that the expression ‘breaking bread’ may have stemmed from the fact that in the olden days (before white bread), the loaves were dense. Maybe their bread knives failed like mine and people had to literally tear a piece off the loaf. I visualize the bread being passed along a table in a room painted SALON DRAB (Farrow and Ball). What Images Come to Mind When
#Livelocal – Doorways of Philly
August 1, 2018
I am drawn to doors and doorways. The mere act of opening a door takes courage sometimes, in special occasions. As you open a door, who knows – you might confront the unknown. What Do Doorways Make You Think Of? There are cliches associated with opening a door too. And symbols. Like opportunity. Freedom – getting out or going in. The experience of walking through a door can be unique.
Olde Kensington, Philadelphia
April 8, 2018
Much heart went into writing this piece on Olde Kensington, Philly for Homes.com. Read a synopsis below, then check out the full article here. “If you are looking for that start-up vibe, Olde Kensington is one of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods that is slowly getting a facelift. Tucked away between Northern Liberties (north) and Fishtown (west), this distinct section of Kensington is going from warehouse to coffee house and condo. With other
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