As summer winds down to warm but briskly scheduled fall days, I can’t help but reflect on the change of pace. There’s something so enjoyable about the slower tick of summer,… Read More

When the Democratic National Convention came to town this summer, The Franklin Institute became party central, hosting nine events over a whirlwind four days. Each event spanned anywhere from 200-1200… Read More

Sea and Smoke — The Willows Inn, Lummi Island, Washington It started with a beguiling book, discovered by chance by Christina at Joseph Fox Books on Sansom Street. Sea and Smoke:… Read More

This is the tricky moment when it’s officially Calendar Fall but short sleeves are far more appropriate than sweaters. And spiked hot apple cider, mulled wine and glögg are still… Read More

The official flavors of Rosh Hashanah, apples and honey set the stage for a sweet new year and perhaps make the atonement to follow a bit more palatable. Nowhere, however,… Read More