Last week, inspired by Fiona Davis‘ New York City-centric historical fiction novels, we went on a literary inspired tour of the east side of Manhattan. This week, we’re headed across Central Park for a literary tour of the west side,…
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This week, we welcomed Fiona Davis to the circle at The Modern Bee. In case you missed the conversation (which you can check out here), Fiona is a bestselling author whose historical fiction novels are based in New York City….
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A few seasons ago, my oldest friend and I had talked about renting a cottage in her native Nova Scotia for a summer getaway. We’d have our husbands, the dog, maybe another friend and her partner would join us. It…
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Rain is in the forecast today where I live. Rainy days are always my favorite days to visit museums. Besides offering shelter from the elements and something to do when Mother Nature is giving herself a bath, at the risk…
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“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” – Margaret J. Wheatley As the world slows down in many respects, our little household is trying to be especially intentional. About how we spend…
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“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…
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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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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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“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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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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It’s been a week. I’m in New York City working and between the busyness of the job, the early signs of a cold and the omnipresent aggressive grind that’s synonymous with this city, I’m worn out. Yesterday had been a…
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When was the last time you boarded a flight alone for a vacation alone? Or even took yourself out for dinner? Or to the movies? This week, I spent time with Yazmin here on The Modern Bee, and one thing…
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