Green Street Projects

Bike Shopping

2012-01-03T13:39:00.000-05:00

I can't wait to get a bike! So this will happen!

Happiness Comes from Within

2011-11-01T21:43:00.001-04:00

This weekend was my first anniversary with the hubs. For weeks I researched our long weekend road trip to upstate NY and I found several day dream worthy destinations. I looked into small B&B's, big resorts, small rentals, yoga classes, wine tours, just about anything you can think of for a fun filled romantic weekend as reasonably boring adults. I fantasized about a wildly romantic and

Quiet, Loud and Soft

2011-10-05T18:32:00.000-04:00

QuietIs happinessFelt in the breeze of a clear and colorful autumnSweet in my mouthEars tired from so many smilesAnd the world is a warm green and blueDashing through days and lingering in nighttimeA warm hand a hot heart a calming/peaceful mindWhere time is a song Of birds and rain Loud Is sadnessPounding hot in my earsLike the unforgiving burden of sorrowWhere earlobes are stiff – sour with the

Local Union Chumps Protesting Milkboy in Ardmore

2011-01-20T13:53:00.002-05:00

Since moving to the Main Line I've enjoyed scoping out the local businesses. One of the coolest spots I've found is Milkboy Coffee in downtown Ardmore. They brew with only fair trade beans, have yummy vegan options, and call their sandwiches sammies. Nice touch. More than that they offer a cozy place for enjoying all their delectables and a venue for local music. Hubs and I found ourselves

On the 33

2011-01-17T10:48:00.003-05:00

On the 33, I rode through the streets of my home, Philadelphia, stared out smudged windows and examined unfamiliar faces. I remember a few individuals who were regular riders whom I had the pleasure of getting to know, not well enough to know their first name, but with whom I had a familiar friendliness I would like to think is uncommon on most public transportation systems. My 15-20 minute ride

Look What I Made

2011-01-15T17:20:00.000-05:00

Delicioso!!

2011-01-07T21:30:00.002-05:00

Lots of fresh veggies!! I've been loving cooking scrumptious veggies lately. I try to change it up, trying to mix in some new options into my usual lineup. Here's a meal I've been preparing lately, it's healthy, easy and delicious. So on days when I'm lacking culinary creativity and find myself tempted to pop in a frozen pizza, this is a perfect option to cook something in only a few short

Montana, July 2006

2011-01-05T18:16:00.001-05:00

I went to Iceland and Montana consecutively. July 2006 was an amazing month for me. Montana was a trip I went on with my two older brothers and uncle. The four of us hiked (with a tour guide) into the back country of Glacier National Park for 3 days and then spent two days rafting the middle fork of the Flathead River. We were astounded by the natural beauty of this magnificent place. I'm not

Iceland, July 2006

2011-01-04T15:17:00.003-05:00

Iceland was the trip of a lifetime for the hubby and I. We were only dating about a year at that point, and traveling internationally together was a big step for us. When we left, we were dating. When we came home, he was my boyfriend. :) Hubby also had family there. He's actually 1/4 Icelandic! So we met his family and enjoyed an authentic Icelandic experience. The country was beautiful. Wild.

Colorado June 2008

2010-12-29T08:52:00.001-05:00

This was a 5 day business trip with my then boyfriend now hubs. His company was footing the bill, therefore we stayed at the Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch, just outside of Vail, Colorado. We ate at the fanciest places, went to a rodeo and hoedown, and even enjoyed some white water rafting for free. We had a lovely time. I enjoyed schmoozing with a new group of folks I'd never met, laying by the

Awesomely Bad....

2010-12-18T14:01:00.003-05:00

Please at least watch a few minutes of this awesomely bad safety video. I'm personally terrified to work in a factory after this gem. Safety first!

Philadelphia on New Years Eve Guide 2010

2010-12-18T01:23:00.003-05:00

Hi friends and non friends alike, I'm trying to compile a pretty darn comprehensive list of New Years Eve restaurant specials in Philadelphia. Including prix fix dinner specials, live music, etc. A note, I didn't include anything that listed it was serving a regular menu, that was in New Jersey, or w/o mention of specials or entertainment. Here are a few good places to start: Foobooz New Years

Real Fresh Food

2010-12-13T15:37:00.001-05:00

If you read my post on farmed vs. wild salmon, you know I've been thinking more about food. I'm now reading In Defense of Food, and I'm getting a whole new perspective on how to think about eating. I have been doing what many of us "western" eaters do, focusing on the nutrient parts (carbs, sugars, protein) rather than the whole, not focusing on the chemicals in processed foods I'm eating, and

Being a Jew on Christmas

2010-12-07T19:48:00.001-05:00

It can really stink. Let's admit it, we can share in the spirit of the holiday all we want, but there's definitely a feeling of being left out on Christmas. For the month of December (and earlier and earlier every year) our lives are overrun by an overwhelming barrage of all things Christmas. I love celebrating with my husbands family, and love celebrating Chanukah with mine. Still, every

Portugal in Depth

2010-12-03T15:50:00.002-05:00

Some more details of the towns and cities we stayed in. This was our itinerary: Nights 1+2: Lisbon Nights 3+4: Carvoeiro Night 5: Mertola Night 6: Evora Nights 7+8: Coimbra Nights 9+10+11: Porto Nights 12+13+14: Sintra Also visited: Lagos, Silves, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Cape St. Vincent Many of the traditional villages your guide book may describe as "must sees" are hauntingly beautiful

Our Lua De Mel

2010-12-03T15:47:00.003-05:00

Lua de Mel is Portuguese for Honeymoon. Wanted to share some great memories from our trip. We went to Portugal in November, for two amazing weeks! I had been so wrapped up in wedding plans I was thrilled to throw myself into exploring everything this country had to offer. Weather was colder than we'd hoped, and we only got to put on our bathing suits once, but we got great use out of jeans and

Shopping for Fun

2010-11-29T11:15:00.003-05:00

I like to practice believing what I'm wearing doesn't really matter. I know this to be true. However, somewhere deep inside I am drawn to buying new clothes. It's something I struggle with, because I clearly understand that the meaningless collection of clothes does nothing to improve my overall quality of life. (Something as I near 30, I realize is the only thing that matters.) I have been

A word or two on Salmon.

2010-11-28T19:22:00.000-05:00

Grocery shopping has gotten quite involved lately. I, like many of us, am more carefully considering what I'm tossing into my cart. And not just looking at the calories, fat, carbs or sugars. I want to know where my food comes from. Last week I was about to select my regular filet of farm raised salmon when I stopped to read the label. Farm Raised Salmon. Color Infused. Wait a minute, why is my

Merry Consumermas!!

2010-11-23T19:26:00.001-05:00

Every year I sort of dread the holidays. It seems to me the Christmas/Chanukah season has morphed into an orgy of mass consumerism hysteria. How many meaningless items will we buy, wrap, be thrilled with the anticipation of both giving and receiving only to open and temporarily enjoy these miscellaneous items before moving on to the next more exciting thing. Doesn't it seem trite and meaningless?

Thanksgiving

2010-11-23T18:16:00.000-05:00

My favorite holiday of the year. It's so special to many of us, possibly more so than those other holidays, Christmas/Hanukah or whatever you celebrate. There is nothing better than a cozy day at home, the last of the autumn leaves falling before winter takes hold, and doing nothing but preparing and than enjoying delicious healthy food with the people you love. Thanksgiving is like honestly a

Bridal Spending Guide, My two cents.

2010-10-24T12:29:00.001-04:00

Being a bride was one of the best experiences of my life. I made every effort to fully indulge myself in all things bridal fun. I bought the magazines, read the blogs, I watched Say Yes to The Dress all while day dreaming and planning for my big special day. I loved every moment venturing out to appointments with my mom selecting the menu, going to all FIVE of my dress fittings, and scrutinizing

What does hate do?

2010-10-12T17:01:00.002-04:00

I've been so saddened recently by the wave of suicides of gay youth across the country. Followed by this story about a gang that kidnapped and tortured 3 individuals they suspected of being gay.It's just too much. It's time that gay/lesbian/bi/transgender individuals are fully and unconditionally accepted into our society. Without question, these people are overdue for the love and acceptance

Whatsup with Cafe Felini in Ardmore?

2010-08-25T19:42:00.003-04:00

Still new to the Main Line (we've been here less than a year,) there's is much that we haven't tried out here in terms of the local restaurant scene. Recently, on a quiet Saturday night, the fiance and I decided to sample one of the classic local italian byo's. Our favorite variety. What's better than enjoying a smooth merlot over bruschetta and linquini marinara, dining al fresco, with your

Is there a gene for success?

2010-06-02T14:01:00.005-04:00

I. about where people end up in their lives and why. The differences between people that chose to be teachers, nurses, firemen, or neuro scientists. Are the people that write NYT Bestsellers, are CEO's of Fortune 500 companies, or affect some sort of world altering change, like Nelson Mandella, are these people born to be successful? It's not a new question. For as long as we humans have made

Rain

2010-04-28T00:35:00.000-04:00