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How I started waking up earlier ☀️
Forgive me, for I am about to be on my Tony Robbins nonsense. September is often viewed as a month of change and fresh starts. A time to change habits, to try something new, maybe even give ourselves a challenge. Something that could potentially impact your life. Read any keys to success or self-help article,…
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Philly Finds Vol. 76
Just in time for the end of summer – a brand spankin’ new Philly Finds. How has your summer been going? Are we feeling ready for fall? I for one am, and have put out my pumpkin décor and purchased several fall candles last week. I’m ready. I also have some autumnal trips lined up,…
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20 Years of Delicious Tradition: Center City District Restaurant Week Returns
CCD Restaurant Week returns this fall – September 10 to September 23, 2023 For all of my Philadelphia foodies, mark your calendars and ready your taste buds – Center City District Restaurant Week is back this fall from Sunday, September 10 to Saturday, September 23. One of the best things about Restaurant Week is that…
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Getting out of this world with the filmmakers of “Higher Grounds”
What if aliens landed in Philly? It doesn’t seem that outlandish when you really think about it, does it? In fact, Philly would be the place where this would happen. And the out-of-this-world comedy Higher Grounds considers this exact scenario. I had the chance to chat with Joe Kramer and Christian Sarkis Graham, the creators…
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An interview with Philly designer Lane Odom
Something you might not know about Philly is that we have a vibrant fashion scene. From Philly Fashion Week to the The Made Institute, there is no shortage of incredible designers and stunning fashions in our city. One of these up-and-coming Philly-based designers is Lane Odom, founder of Vane. Lane and I had the chance…
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An interview with The Shadow Queen Danielle Massi
Maybe you’ve come across it in a book or by scrolling through TikTok – shadow work. But what exactly is it? According to BetterUp.com, shadow work is the practice of working “with your unconscious mind to uncover the parts of yourself that you repress and hide from yourself. And according to today’s interviewee, it’s “the…
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I started figure skating again and all I got was a bruised tailbone (plus a little more)
A New Year’s resolution of mine was to “do something I loved as a kid.” I toyed with the idea of taking dance lessons again, or maybe an art class. But it was the idea of figure skating that called to me. So for five Sundays in a row, I began taking figure skating lessons…
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Philly’s Running In Circles Releases Debut EP today
It’s been a hot minute since we’ve shown Philly musicians some love on the blog, and we’re changing that today. Rising indie-rock duo Running in Circles dropped their self-titled debut EP today. The group stands out for their innate ability to blend together an array of sounds derived from both current and classic music trends.…
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2022 in review 🍇
Welcome to your Positive Publicity wrapped? No, no I wouldn’t subject you to yet another “wrapped” list this year. I did almost skip this end-of-year blog post I’ve been enjoying writing at the end of December. But it just didn’t feel like I could go into this new year if I didn’t write a little…
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40 years of Chaddsford Winery
Disclosure: This tasting was comp’d. All opinions are my own Had it really been four years since my last visit to Chaddsford Winery (pre-pandemic times?!). Yes, it truly has been that long. This past weekend, I was happy to have returned and join them as they celebrate their 40th anniversary this year. We participated in…