“That golden corner looks yummy,” sad my best friend. She and I are constantly in touch during the day by text when we can’t call each other. Sometimes, our banter will be serious and involve big, life decisions. Other times,…
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“And we are back! I took a few steps back from The Modern Bee recently to think about the bigger picture, where I want this site and community to go in 2020 and what I want it to continue to…
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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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I had no idea that hazelnuts were the official nut of Oregon…did you? One of the many reasons why I created this little community was to connect with other women; to learn from their experiences, be inspired by their stories…
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Photo by Michael Creagh “You know that expression that is thrown around a lot these days about women supporting women but in some cases, is more talk than action? Well, Deirdre truly epitomizes the action as it relates to that…
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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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Who doesn’t love a good noodle dish? When speaking with Yazmin recently, she mentioned that she loves vegan phở. the crazy satisfying Vietnamese broth noodle dish. As a result, I had noodles on the brain for most of this week….
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Photo by S K I N “Forget New Year’s resolutions, the start of the fall season always makes me more reflective and cognizant about where I am and where I hope to go. Maybe it’s residual from the days of…
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I’m a homebody. Not just somebody who just likes to stay at home, but who likes to feel home. Note, I’m not saying here to feel at home. Does that make any sense? The concept of home is a thread…
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To be honest, I had a completely different post planned for today. But in a whirlwind of early September activity and distractions, I woke up this morning and realized the date with a heavy heart–September 11th. To post what I…
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“Any Brene Brown fans out there are probably familiar with the idea that vulnerability and courage are often intertwined when it comes to building true connections. But it can be hard to get to that point, especially when you’ve just…
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The next few days (and who am I kidding, weeks) will be busy ones for me. Between social and professional commitments that I wouldn’t trade for anything, there is currently a lot of my plate. To make matters even more…
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