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Toast of Philadelphia at Cherry Street Pier Benefits Caring People Alliance
Proposing a toast … “… I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house. So I have spent almost all the daylight hours in the open air.” ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne Story, photos by Sharon Kozden Talk about finding an inspiring quote with which to set an opening mood for an article. Mr. Hawthorne, I could not agree more with your eloquent depiction of an autumnal day. I felt said quote’s powerful message on November 2nd while meandering the length of Cherry St. Pier for several hours on a fall apple-crisp sunny day during Toast of Philadelphia, an event—as states the banner in the…
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Gift Guide for the Grinch this Holiday Season
Story by Cassie Hepler, Submitted Photos As we come to the close of this year, I can’t help but look back and think what a wild ride its been since I delved into this world of content creation and blogging full time two years ago. I’ve traveled to so many amazing places and met a ton of friendly faces who have helped me take it to the next level. For that I am so grateful and you know who you are! However, I am not tone deaf and in my own little able to travel the world bubble like most of these vapid “influencers”. I know that this year has…
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Cassie’s Cars and Casita Oasis in Arcadia, Arizona
Story, photos by Cassie Hepler After about a month at the AirBnb Hobbit Hole studio stay in Tempe, Arizona, it was time to find a (more) permanent space . The train going by at all hours of the night was killing my sleep pattern although I did enjoy the birds and outside kitchen space every morning. I was determined to find something peaceful and serene in a quieter location of the city and closer to the airport. Everyone I met kept telling me how much I would love Arcadia and after scoping out some other locations (including Scottsdale which I learned from a local the nickname is “Snotsdale” because it’s…
