A phone call coming in at 5:35am is never a good sign. Instantly aware, I grab the phone and pass it to Derrick. Even though I was deep asleep, an acute alertness comes over me. My gut knows, but my brain tries to deny it. Derrick says hello, and instantly crumbles. The world freezes. His […]Read Post ›
It was about 10:30pm as Derrick and I were walking home from our first show at the Walnut St Theatre. We had recently became subscribers to the “oldest theatre in America”. We neared our neighbourhood of Queen Village, and when turned onto 2nd Street, we noticed yellow police tape and a police van. I tend to […]Read Post ›
Mike’s Current Goals: Find Community, Make Friends. Rediscover and play around with my passions. Do something meaningful with my days. Volunteering at an animal shelter seems like a great place to start! Excitedly, I research the Philly area and find 3 animal shelters that are within a 45 minute walking distance from our home. With […]Read Post ›
I know for some, this is a controversial day (a Hallmark holiday if you will), but Derrick and I take any excuse to celebrate! (#CelebrateEveryday) So to you- may your days be filled with love, on Valentine’s Day, and every other day! Happy Valentine’s Day! Feeling refreshed and mostly recovered from being sick, I’m […]Read Post ›
I wake up suddenly. My chest- so heavy. Like a stone is on it. What’s happening? Is there a gas leak?! Is it the water- I should have drank the filtered stuff… I can’t breathe. Should I wake up Derrick? Derrick is breathing, I can see him moving. My throat feels like a drank shards of […]Read Post ›
Today we found the best thing so far, and in other ways, the saddest. We ventured to Winterfest- it’s this area by the water that has transitioned from what could be a dumpy abandoned concrete area under a highway, into this beautiful charming winterized utopia (take note Gardiner Express in Toronto!). Highlights of Winterfest start immediately- […]Read Post ›
You never know what you’ll find on Groupon! Today, we found ourselves a deal that got us out and finding Philly: 2 Tickets for a Hop On Hop Off Tour of Philadelphia! Let’s go! Pre-Groupon Bonus (and FREE!): Liberty Bell Center Getting to the Hop On Hop Off early, we had time to check out the Liberty […]Read Post ›
Day 1: The 1st Day. I was told to unplug. Relax. Slow down. It’s only day one. 8:30am I roll out of bed. Show of the Day: Scream Queens (and I watch the whole last back half). Maybe unpack a little. Peak out the curtains at the outside world. PJs are the clothing of choice […]Read Post ›
views of philadelphia from my iphone ~ all photos © lee romano sequeira
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