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5 on a Friday: Philly Edition


Happy Friday! Hope that everyone is enjoying a low-key Friday or some Black Friday shopping if that’s your thing.

1.) I woke up with a bad sinus headache, which was a bummer, but I listened to this Ezra Klein episode while I waited for the medicine to kick in. It was a replay from 2023, but I highly recommend giving it a listen if you haven’t. It’s called “‘The Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in our Social Lives,” and is all about how modern society structures undermine social connection. I’m thinking a lot about themes in the episode including control, frequency of interactions, third spaces, imperfect social interactions, and privacy vs. communal space.

2.) Speaking of third spaces, we visited a great library today! I love a good library + coffee shop visit, which was the perfect thing for a blustery day. We thought about heading out for a nature walk, but our kids are definitely not used to the low temps and elected to stay indoors instead. I loved all the things you could check out at the library besides books: cake pans, puzzles, and board games!

3.) Looking forward to getting home tomorrow and having a lot of the day to unpack and settle back in at home. Flying west, you always land with so much of the day ahead. Sunny, warm weather is a bonus!

4.) On tap for later is watching the Eagles and enjoying Thanksgiving part 2 with Joel’s dads’ side of the family. The kids are excited for a repeat hang with the cousins they played with earlier in the week. I’m also excited to meet our friends’ new baby!!

5.) I’m going to take advantage of M’s naptime and A watching a movie with her aunt and read The Strength of the Few. It’s been fun to have an epic fantasy book to read on vacation although I haven’t decided if I like it as much as the first. I’m also loving my new kindle in the matcha color!
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  1. JennyNovember 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM

    I'm also watching the game right now (although I would say I'm watching the Bears, ha ha...) Yes, I love a library visit with little kids. Our library used to have really fun storytimes for kids with crafts as well.
    Hope your post-Thanksgiving travel day went well!

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  2. JNovember 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM

    That sounds like a great Friday, aside from the headache.

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  3. StephanyDecember 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM

    I love having that extra day after vacation to unpack and get back into my routine. That will be lovely for you! I hope the sinus headache doesn't linger too long.

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