Yesterday, we saw Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror at the Philadelphia Art Museum. I was excited to see this exhibit because I frankly do not love his work. I’ve never […]
Larry Krasner wins the Philadelphia Democratic Primary
Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary against an opposing Democrat, Carlos Vega, for District Attorney of Philadelphia. Vega’s most significant endorsement was Philadelphia’s Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). […]
Starbucks on Frankford Ave.
In my neighborhood, a Starbucks was proposed for the main street (Frankford Ave.) Starbucks promised an atypical luxury type of Starbucks that only exists in a few […]
My favorite things in Philadelphia – 2019
Bowl of noodles – Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House Charcuterie – Royal Boucherie Chinese – Han Dynasty* Cider – Kurant Coffee shop – ReAnimator Coffee (Master St.) […]
It’s not the same old Frankford Ave.
Today, I had an odd encounter in Fishtown. Sam and I were walking down Frankford. I was wearing a shirt with the Arabic phrase, يلا حبيبي. In Arabic, […]
I’m an elected member of the Democratic Party
Hello readers. Today is my first day as a member of the Democratic Ward Executive Committee in Ward 18, Division 16. What is that, how did I get […]
Philadelphia, we need to talk.
Today I need to have a courageous conversation with a loved one. Philadelphia, I love you and we need to talk. There are inappropriate times to chant E-A-G-L-E-S. […]
This cat now has a permanent home with us.
Sam and I recently adopted a cat. We lost Josephine in November of 2016 and in recent months I started to pine for pet. I follow a […]
Love of Friends in Philly
Last night, Samer and I hosted a house party. I’ll let the guests rate it, but I had a lot of fun. We called it “Love of Friends […]
The start of the #O17 festival.
As soon as I got back from vacation I started attending Philadelphia’s first Opera festival. It is called O17 and I am really happy that we are trying […]