PinnedMember-onlyI Applied for a Gentrified Apartment and Didn’t Like ItGuilt and gentrification — upward mobility angst — I write about the Philadelphia housing crisis because the struggle is real and people need to know that housing insecurity doesn’t start with homeless or “unhoused” people. It starts with a lack of resources and support. …Housing Crisis4 min readHousing Crisis4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyRenting In Philly March 2023Outrageous Application Fees, Violations, and Overpriced Accommodations — The rental market in Philly is plentiful but expensive and too many people are being priced out and forced out in a tide of evictions. …Renting4 min readRenting4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyBoozy Fruit Sangria with Candied Ginger Simple SyrupA quick and simple — seasonal Sangria — Happy New Year! Below is my Boozy Fruit Sangria recipe. I’m not a chef or recipe tester so this “recipe” is more of a suggestion. You can use any seasonal fruit, wine, or soaking spirit you prefer. I’ve made this several times and everyone loved it. Boozy Fruit Recipe 1 Honey Crispy apple (medium-large, washed and…Boozy Fruit2 min readBoozy Fruit2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMy Magnificent and Magical Baked Macaroni and CheeseA family recipe that’s changed over the years — just like me — I LOVE CHEESE! All kinds of cheese from good old traditional cheddar to chevre. I love it whether it’s made from cow’s or goat’s milk. I like creamy fontina to salty and somewhat chalky feta. My all-time favorite cheese-centric recipe is macaroni and cheese. It’s just the perfect dish. …Writehere5 min readWritehere5 min read
Published in Creators Hub·PinnedMember-only5 Unexpected Ways to Promote Your ArticlesSome quick and creative ways to get readers for your pieces, on Medium and beyond — Updated January 24, 2024 I’ve been a writer on Medium since 2019, and since starting my writing groups, I’ve learned some tips and tricks along the way. I’ve written about growing your audience through the tried-and-true method of reading reciprocity. …Writing Tips3 min readWriting Tips3 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyPhilly Water Crisis is Over — Water Department Confirms Tuesday, March 28, 2023Tuesday, March 28, 2023, The Philadelphia Water Department sent two text alerts to confirm that Philadelphia tap water is safe to drink. Water from the Baxter plant has had continuous testing since last Friday and the threat is officially over. …Philly3 min readPhilly3 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyPhilly’s Sunday Water Scare — What Happened and What You Should DoKeep a 3-Day supply for future emergencies — Philadelphia — At 2 PM, Sunday, March 26, 2023, an emergency text alert went out warning Philadelphia residents not to drink the tap water due to possible contamination. Later reports would reveal that it was a latex chemical spill in Bucks County. This started a mad dash for water which…Philadelphia Water3 min readPhiladelphia Water3 min read
Published in ZORA·Mar 25Member-onlyWomen’s History Month CompilationThis is what I’m reading and a few quotes and things I wrote over the years — This Women’s History Month I’m celebrating the beautiful minds, bodies, and souls of brilliant, and bada$$ women who helped pave the way for us to live out loud with confidence. This piece is dedicated to all the women who speak and write boldly and bravely while being discounted, dismissed, and…Women4 min readWomen4 min read
Mar 24Member-onlyPhilly’s Tri-state Area Crime CrisisThis isn’t “A Philly thing” — this is a health and quality of life crisis — I normally don’t write about crime because it’s scary and depressing and I love living and working in my community. However, the increase in violent crimes in the Philadelphia Tri-State Area is getting out of control. I’m making a point to say Tri-State area versus just Philadelphia because Trenton and…Philadelphia3 min readPhiladelphia3 min read
Feb 25Member-onlyBlack History Month: Support Black Businesses, Media, and ArtistsHere’s a guide to support local and national Black businesses all year round — This Black History month — I’m making the pledge to buy as many products and services from Black-owned businesses every day from local and national brands. Do you realize that Black people account for 40% of Philadelphia? Yet, we own less than 3% of businesses? In a Philadelphia Magazine article…Black History Month3 min readBlack History Month3 min read
