I attended my first Black Lives Matter protest yesterday with my family and friends. Really, my first protest of any kind. I care deeply about a lot of things, but until now, attending a protest would not be my first form of activism. One of many things that are changing, hopefully for the better, hopefully forever. All change starts with small steps. This post is one of these steps -- for myself, for my family, and I hope, for some of you. … [Read more...]
Dinner in the city
Northern New Jersey is full of commuter towns. Communities built around trains that usher thousands to their city destinations and home again every day. There are a number of thriving examples along the Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair lines, and many are attracting New York City caliber restaurants to please the palates of those former city residents. But if you’re like me, you still dine out in Manhattan often. … [Read more...]
philadelphia freedom: eating our way through the city of brotherly love
We recently found ourselves in Philadelphia for a long weekend. Even better, we had no real plans. Kind of unusual for us -- busy lives combined with a general love of a good plan. We were childless and carefree for three. whole. days, and while Philadelphia is hardly an exotic getaway, it had two key characteristics: proximity to grandparents and good food. … [Read more...]
