Postcards from Philadelphia
24 hours in the City of Brotherly Love
My trip last week to the Berkshires didn’t go as planned.
I took a few days away from my family to join 23 other women on a business and wellness retreat. I had never really done anything like it and was so excited to take some time to focus on my business (and my self!). I have never been much of a wellness person so it was (supposed to be) a good exercise in slowing down.
But, less than 24 hours in, I got one of those calls that as a parent you never want to get. My son is okay but it’s been A WEEK. I’ve been slow to reply, distracted and just overall in my son’s corner doing everything I can to help him and our family through a difficult time.
He’s okay, thank god ❤️
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Enjoy some memories from Philly (and easier times) below!
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Postcards from Philadelphia
When Rose Florence posted about the Noah Davis show at the Philadelphia Art Museum, I knew we had to go. And to top it off, I got to meet Regan Stephens for drinks! Regan is the founder of Saltete and journalist (who has contributed to the list of the best restaurants in Philly in the NYT).
We used an expiring Free Night Award earned from this credit card and had an amazing 24 hours in the city of brotherly love. We weren’t there long enough to make it a full City Edit, but here are some notes and snapshots from the trip that I’ve been excited to share with you.
