“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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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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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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“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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Photo by Joanna Koshinka on Unsplash “It had occurred to Pecola some time ago that if her eyes, those eyes that held the pictures, and knew the sights—if those eyes of hers were different, that is to say, beautiful, she…
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“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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