“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King Looking ahead to days spent lying in the laps of friends (am I the only one who does that?), lounging…
I’m a big proponent of shopping small in any circumstance. I find I’ve discovered the most unique gifts, the tastiest foods and the best customer service with small shops, small brands and small batch makers; I love seeking them out…
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The library at Edith Wharton’s The Mount. Wouldn’t say no to curling up with a good book and a roaring fire (or open window, depending on the season) here would you? I want to preface this post by reminding everybody…
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We’re living in crazy times, uncertain times, nerve-racking times. As many of us hunker down for periods of isolation, do our best to stay healthy and keep our loved ones healthy, in an effort to keep up morale and stay…
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Year round, I love a good, comforting tea. Even more so during the winter, and let’s not forget, it’s still technically winter in the northeast. In college I was “legendary” for my robust, high quality tea supply. Whenever anybody on…
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“Karen is one of those friends who crossed into family territory years ago and I love her to pieces. She is also somebody who has always been brutally and lovingly honest with me and has forever challenged me to leave…
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“Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb, that’s where the fruit is.” “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” “Do one thing every day that scares you.” There are so many inspirational quotes about taking chances…
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In high school, my route home took me past a natural foods store. I used to pop in whenever I had a few dollars in my pocket because they had the best chocolate covered almonds. Because they were certified kosher,…
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“I connected with Dakota through my sister and I’m so glad we did. The unofficial theme this month on The Modern Bee has been women who have redirected their paths, stayed true to themselves and have taken a chance on…
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I treat myself to walks. Like how some people treat themselves to a new pair of shoes or a manicure, I’ll treat myself to a leisurely walk. I like to walk with and without a destination, soaking up city energy…
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Danny Meyer is a culinary legend. If you’ve been to NYC, you might have been to or heard of his legendary restaurants like Gramercy Tavern or Union Square Café. Eaten at the MOMA or the Whitney Museum of Art? Danny…
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“I first met Lauren through a friend and was immediately in awe of her inherent sense of grace, style and ease. But what I think is one of the most striking things about her is that you can tell that…
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“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” – Lucy Maud Montgomery To be honest–and after all, honesty is the name of the…
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