Guest Post: Lessons on Listening

My friend and co-worker Abbe is back with an incredible story about being heard.  I’m old. I’ve been around the block and back. I know how the world works and I’ve seen and heard about injustices to the little guy from major corporations. People complain. Big Business does NOT listen. But today, I found out that is not always the…

Free Friday! @bitarfoods Gives Away Free Dough for the Holidays

Bitar’s, 947 Federal Street, celebrates the launch of their new flavored hummus collection by giving away free bags of pita bread on Free Friday/ First Friday on December 6, 2013, from 12:00pm to 7:00pm.   Free bags of pita bread will be given away free to anyone that stops by this South Philadelphia institution – no purchase required. Along with “free dough” to celebrate the holidays, Amin and Jude Bitar will sample their new flavored…

Twisted MixTape: This Song is Criminal!

I’m joining Jen’sTwisted MixTape and this week it’s all about songs that could get you in the clink!   Criminal  Fiona Apple I’ve been a bad bad girl I’ve been careless With a delicate man And it’s a sad sad world When a girl will break a boy Just because she can Who amongst us hasn’t been careless with a…

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Delightful Romp or a Tale of Neglected Children?

It’s my turn to ride the Character Assassination Carousel hosted by Nicole Leigh Shaw! I’m so excited, I had to do the Batusi! Wait, you may say. What is the Character Assassination Carousel? This series of blog posts was created by Nicole Leigh Shaw and is an opportunity for the Character Assassination Carousel is an opportunity for parents to bitch,…

East Passyunk’s ‘Spirits & Suds’ Jingles Into 14 Restaurants and Bars

Forget the cookies and milk! This year, St. Nick is getting his holly jolly on with seasonal craft beer and merry cocktails during “Spirits & Suds with Santa Bar Crawl,” on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Enjoy $3 seasonal craft beers, $4 merry cocktails and $5 discounted snacks (select locations) at 14 award-winning bars and restaurants along East Passyunk…