Reading, roaming, and everything in between
Yesteryear was one of those books I picked up knowing very little about and finished in a way I didn’t see coming. I’ve been thinking about it ever since. At its core this is a story about what we see versus what is actually there. We’ve all done it, scrolled through someone’s feed and found …
If you’re planning a trip to Portland Maine and want a realistic plan that doesn’t leave you exhausted, here’s exactly what we did over four days. A good mix of food, coastal towns and just enough wandering to feel like a proper trip without trying to do too much. Day One: Arrival We landed in …
A few years ago I read Every Summer After by Carley Fortune and it gave me real nostalgia, as a kid I used to travel to Barry’s Bay with my family, the same lake town the book is set in. So when Every Year After, the Prime Video adaptation, dropped this past weekend I binged …
If last week’s recommendation got you into Shameless, this one is for you too, but a little different. Inherited is another podcast under the Shameless Media umbrella, hosted by Ruby Hall. Where Shameless is your weekly pop culture companion, Inherited goes deeper. Each episode Ruby sits down with a guest and explores the relics, recipes, …
Portland has the kind of shopping that actually makes you want to slow down and look at everything properly. Every store feels intentional and every item feels like it was chosen for a reason. Here’s where we spent our time and what made each stop worth it. Bella Funk Bella Funk is a women’s clothing …
Portland Maine has a reputation for incredible food and after this trip I can confirm it is completely deserved. Every meal felt intentional and every place had something worth coming back for. Here’s where we ate and what made each stop memorable. Eventide Oyster Co. I know, I know. Everyone recommends Eventide. But there’s a …
Every week I’ll be sharing something I’ve been loving lately, from what I’m reading and watching to things worth trying. Here’s this week’s edit. If you haven’t come across Shameless yet, it’s worth adding to your rotation immediately! Hosted by Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews out of Australia, it’s a pop culture podcast that describes …
Visiting an oyster farm wasn’t something I had planned for the Portland trip, but it ended up being one of those experiences you don’t see coming and can’t stop talking about after. If you’re heading to Maine and looking for something a little different, this is worth adding to your list. Glidden Point Oyster Farm …
Four days in Portland Maine, two of which are calling for rain, and I’m doing it all in a carry on. If you’ve ever tried to pack light for unpredictable weather you’ll know the challenge. Here’s exactly what made the cut. The Bag Packing cubes are the first thing that go in. They keep everything …
I finished So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder recently and I’ve been sitting with it for a few days trying to figure out exactly how I feel about it. That’s not a bad thing, sometimes the books that take a little longer to process are the ones that were actually worth reading. The book …