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Iceland: The Horses
Icelandic horses are sweet, strong, and special. They were probably brought to Iceland by the Vikings. They’ve got no natural predators there, but the volcanic terrain is difficult and there’s not an abundance of food, so the ones who survived are strong and resourceful. They look more like ponies, but don’t tell them that! If…
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Decision-Making 101: That time we almost moved to Iceland
Ever since 2012, when Chad and I decided to go to Iceland (kind of on a whim, but also because of Sigur Ros music videos) because it was cheaper than going to Spain, we’ve been more than a little preoccupied with the thought of going back and staying there. For awhile. Like a year. I…
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Lunchtime Reads 5.16 Edition
I hope everyone is having a lovely week! I finally feel like I’m a little bit back on track after a particularly trying month or so. I got to go back to the farm last weekend for my little brother’s graduation, and I’m looking forward to heading back home this weekend for a family wedding.…
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We Do Not Have as Much Time in the Day as Beyonce
As one might expect of a fashion company, other people in my office have expertly decorated desk spaces. I love looking at everyone’s little tchotchkes on my way to fill up my water bottle, all the while trying not to look like a creeper while getting distracted and walking past my own desk because I’m…
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Vintage Beauty Project
When I was little, I loved looking through my parents’ wedding album. It wasn’t so much that I was into weddings as a little girl, but more that I was interested in what my parents’ lives were like before I knew them. Before they knew me. I’ve been obsessed with hearing stories about what their…
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Taking stock of Philly Tech Week
Philly Tech Week is a full week of celebrating and showcasing the amazing things happening in the tech scene, highlighting areas and topics surrounding technology, including accessibility, entrepreneurship, media, entertainment, and civic issues, among others. Having access to Philly Tech Week is one of my favorite things about living in this city. It’s amazing to…