Sunday calls for brunch so my parents and I headed to the historic and charming area of Philadelphia called Old City to enjoy one of my favorite restaurants, Continental. After a delicious meal, we strolled the cobblestone streets enjoying the day and popped into a local bookshop where I scored…
Beach Day
Confession time darlings…I’ve had this bikini top for at least 4 years. This is the first time I’ve worn it. Oops. Now I just need to find the matching bottom that’s somewhere in the deep, dark recesses of my closet. However, till I unearth the aforementioned bottom, this star-spangled option…
San Antonio Photo Diary
I landed in San Antonio late Sunday night and I’ve been loving this charming Texas city filled with history, tasty food, and lovely people. I’ve been having fun antiquing ( I’m on the hunt for the perfect pair of formal sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, the King pattern please),…
March of Remembrance and Hope
Auschwitz I mentioned in my packing tips post that I was taking part in the March of Remembrance and Hope where I would be traveling to Holocaust related sites with other students, an educator, and a survivor to bear witness to one of the darkest moments in human history. I…
Leaving on a Jet Plane…Tips for Packing
With the summer season upon us, many of us will be taking off on long weekends and vacations. As for me, I’ll be setting off on Sunday night for an academic trip to Germany and Poland to take part in the March of Remembrance and Hope. I’ve mentioned before that…
A Weekend in DC
This past weekend I spent in Washington DC visiting with two of my best friends, one of whom just had the sweetest baby girl. Let me just say, this little one hit the genetic jackpot. She’s pretty much destined to win a Nobel prize with parents like hers. We celebrated…