30. Memento Mori.
“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” Paulo Coelho, The […]
Small Business Sundays: Lovely Somethings
*Note: This post was published prior to Lovely Somethings closing at the end of 2019.* Lovely Somethings, a modern paper boutique located on Cleveland-Massillon Rd., is a little hidden gem […]
29: The End of an Era
As I come barreling into the final year of my 20’s, I can’t think of a better time to hit the figurative pause button to reflect and recalibrate. I’ve always […]
Small Business Sundays: Thai Thai
Small Business Sundays is back and this week, I’m featuring Thai Thai in Lakewood, OH. This cozy, Bangkok-inspired eatery along Madison Ave, one of the business districts in Lakewood, gives […]
Lift Akron: January
Knuckles white from gripping the steering wheel, the winding roads greeted me as I made my way deeper into rural Ohio. We’d just gotten our first real snowfall of the […]
Travel Log: Amsterdam/Zaandam
This past Spring, my boyfriend and I took a trip across Europe in celebration of him graduating and getting a new job, along with my need to explore. Over the […]
Travel Log: Dublin
This past Spring, my boyfriend and I took a trip across Europe in celebration of him graduating and getting a new job, along with my need to explore. Over the […]
Travel Log: Iceland
This past Spring, my boyfriend and I took a trip across Europe in celebration of him graduating and getting a new job, along with my need to explore. Over the […]
Hiking Spree 2018: The Gorge
Today, to complete my “Hiker’s Choice” for the Summit Metro Parks Fall Hiking Spree, I returned to an old favorite: The Gorge. I’ve completed two of the eight trails thus […]
Hiking Spree 2018: Cascade Valley
It’s been a busy year and needless to say, I’ve been behind on my posting. I’m working on it and focusing on being intentional about writing for the blog. Once […]
Travel Log: Wichita
Over a year ago, I had the opportunity to attend a learning journey to Kansas’ largest city, Wichita, hosted by the Wichita Community Foundation. Kansas was the last place that I […]
Small Business Sundays: The Farmer’s Rail
*Warning: Photos beyond this point are not for those uncomfortable around raw meat.* On today’s edition of Small Business Sunday is The Farmer’s Rail, a local butcher and artisanal meat […]
Hiking Spree 2018: Nature Realm
The F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, located on the west side of Akron, has a main educational center as most do and many loop trails for people to enjoy. This particular […]
TeaTime with the Mad Artist 