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Kermit’s Bake Shoppe — An Impromptu Visit
I was rushing across town to run an errand in South Philly last week, when I spotted this beautiful painted storefront wall on Washington Avenue. I decided that if I had time on my way back through, I’d stop and check it out. Not stopping was never really an option, to be honest. Baked goods…
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CR Part 4: The Estuary
“An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water where fresh water from rivers and streams mixes with salt water from the ocean. Estuaries are areas of transition between the land and the sea.” –Chesapeake Bay System …areas of transition between the land and the sea. All of Tamarindo felt like this, really. Cows, horses, crabs, and…
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Lunchtime Reads 7.17
Erin Loechner has been absolutely killing it lately with incredibly thoughtful posts that ask meaningful questions about style, design, and life. This is one of my recent favorites. I’m learning a ton about myself and my needs and wants during this sabbatical. I’m also learning a ton about design and development, and taking every opportunity…
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CR Part 3: Food
When I think of Costa Rica, I think of coffee, pineapple, dulce de leche, arroz con pollo, fried plantains, Salsa Lizano, and gallo pinto. My missions trip to Costa Rica in 2005 was my first independent travel experience, and I have a special place in my heart for the people, culture, and food. This time…
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CR Part 2: Monkeys Abound!
Howler monkeys are a force. I’ve met howler monkeys before. This was not my first Costa Rican rodeo. It was, in fact, my third. But I had never stayed somewhere where the monkeys were so abundant or loud or close to my living quarters. Lizards also abounded, but they are quiet creatures. Except when they’re…
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Summer White: Diner en Blanc
Now that the madness of the Fourth is behind us, the next Philly summer event I’m looking forward to is Diner en Blanc. I’ve noticed it’s been getting a ton of buzz this year, whereas last year I felt like I just stumbled upon it by a stroke of luck. If you’re not familiar with…