Seeing the beauty in a slower pace Recently I’ve been forced to slow down my walking pace. No, not because it’s almost summer in the Northeast, and you can cut the humidity with a knife. No, not because construction has forced funnels of people on sidewalks where no funnels existed…

It really is the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection I love my city. I realize this does not make me unique, as many people love the place where they reside. What I have come to learn though is that as soon as I hear that someone is visiting…

The U.S. has been undergoing a coin shortage as of late. This shortage has affected me in many ways, but none so drastic as doing laundry. You read that right: laundry. Yes, the world of laundry machines is still very much caught up in a love affair with coins, specifically…

I went to the gym yesterday. A mundane occurrence for most people, and so it should be for me as well? Wrong. First off, the gym intimidates me. …

It’s a big holiday weekend The following conversation occurred yesterday when I got home to my parents’ house: Me: “Mom, I brought home my llama mask for Easter!” Mom: “Okayyy??” Me: “You know, llama of God, you take away the sins of the world…” Mom: (long pause) “You really are…

In like a lion, out like a lamb While walking to work today, I was treated to a young man’s rendition of “Life Is a Highway” as he walked by me on the street. Now the street I was on was no side street. No, this was the main thoroughfare…

Recently I have been attending physical therapy. …

A delightful way to kick off March Yesterday was one of those days at the end of winter that gives people hope. The weather had cracked 50 degrees. It was sunny. I was in the process of walking home from food shopping when I turned down a small alley. Now…

Because we all could use some these days Maybe you feel a bit stressed due to work, life, geopolitical events? Perhaps you don’t want to sit down, watch TV, and end up feeling sadder than when you started? If so, I have five great recommendations for you: Derry Girls. I…