Recently wrote from Old City Kava! Love the vibe! Early hours, late closing. The city needs more of this. #coffeeshopchronicles

Maybe that’s why money and gifts don’t matter much to us.

We already have everything we need. 💕

#CoffeeShopChronicles #DreamCatalyst #Content

8/8

🎸Song 'You can't always get what you want' by The Rolling Stones (Acoustic cover by Lawrence Collins)
youtu.be/NfiGFyQgKlM?...

Worked from a new coffee shop in Ardmore today. Nice vibes for morning meetings and afternoon data cleaning. It was a little on the colder side so I’ll be sure to bring a shawl next time. #CoffeeShopChronicles

Coffee Shop Chronicle #8: Mr. 44 & single yelling "hay baby!" Out of a pickup window.

I smiled, waved off the offer, and told him:

“Sorry, bro.
Not this time.
But hey… good luck with the spread.” 😉

10/10

#coffeeshopchronicles #FML #dreamcatalyst

people in a coffee shop chucking at a napkin in the DC steampunk/starry night style.

It’s the invisible connection, that moment when you know
your laughter reached them,
wherever they are,
and made them smile,
even for a moment.

Brightened the day a little. 🌞

3/3

#CoffeeShopChronicles #giggle #smile #spreadjoy

Sixty-two years later, still finding their own secret ways to flirt & skirt the edges of propriety.

They're my kind of rebels.

They’re my kind of romantics.
🫶😎❤️

8/8

#CoffeeShopChronicles #Love #LifeGoals #DC

🎧Song "Something Just Like This" by Coldplay & Chainsmokers
youtu.be/Pj-Q9vx0EeQ?...

Coffee, storms, and Mennonite romantics.
Sixty-two years in, they’re still finding ways
to break the rules beautifully.

He steadies her hand; she steadies his heart.
Tell me, what else is worth chasing?

#CoffeeShopChronicles #love #romance #writing #story #DC

Recently worked from Soyu, a new coffee shop on Chestnut. Nice space, refreshing tea, and not too far from campus. I’ll be back for more writing and matcha. #coffeeshopchronicles

Hearing aids eventually fail.

Wouldn’t it be good to prepare for the day when sound no longer serves you?

Me, I'm gonna brush up & I’ll be signing 'n' chatting until my hands drop off.🤟😎

#coffeeshopchronicles #ASL #connection #DC

5/5

Worked on a R&R and mapped out the shell of a fall keynote (I had to submit a description so I was forced to start early) from Vault + Vine in East Falls. Soaked up sun, enjoyed the company of a good friend, and picked up some trinkets. I did not buy plants! #coffeeshopchronicles

‘Twas the last day before the start of summer camp & mama has deadlines so we went to a local fav to work. I got in a few hours of writing while they read, chatted, & played quietly. My 10 year old softly sang along to nearly every 80s song in the shop’s rotation. So proud lol #coffeeshopchronicles

Someone asked me if I plan to continue my #coffeeshopchronicles this summer and the answer is absolutely! I have several big writing goals and I want to continue exploring the Philly metro area or anywhere I visit really.

Spent a couple of days in Davis with one of my favorite professional associations. I worked, I soaked up the sun, and wrote from a local coffee shop of course (Pachamama). Reminded me of my time at Stanford in some ways. #coffeeshopchronicles

Writing on this dreary Thursday! I love that I randomly have unknown coffee shop rewards to redeem for free drinks. Going through reviewer comments on an R&R and hoping to finish the analysis for another project today. #coffeeshopchronicles

There’s a new coffee shop near campus. It’s so cute! I like the vibe and they stay open until 11 pm. We somehow managed to catch the grand opening (there’s even a DJ outside today). Thanks for suggesting @wcastillophd.bsky.social
#coffeeshopchronicles

Thinking to head to a coffee shop to do some writing today. I really want to make some extensive headway on a new manuscript. Stay tuned for a possible #coffeeshopchronicles
Backstory: Summer ‘23 I decided to explore Philly by writing from new (to me) coffee shops. Now I do a mix of faves and new.

Here’s a post for proof of life. Trying to figure out my public online presence these days. Spending a lot of time in community in very intentional ways. Soaking up sunshine + #coffeeshopchronicles before the location closed 2 hrs earlier than what Google said 😫 (a reminder to check the source).