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Category Archives: travel

Day 1: Tea In Chicago

March 17, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 4 Comments

After a forgotten number of months and years waiting to attend afternoon tea at the luxurious Drake Hotel, I finally made it and realized my dream. As I stirred sugar […]

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Chicago, Drake, food, New York CIty, Tea, train, travel, trip, vacation

Why Don’t You #27

March 10, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you spend the afternoon organizing the best pictures from your travels around the globe? It will be so nice to reminisce about the Royal Wedding you attended, […]

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advice, celebration, Diana Vreeland, Holiday, inspiration, shopping, suggestion, travel, Why Don't You?

Things I Loved / Hated This Week #62

February 28, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: The Wendy Williams Show: I don’t know what I’ve been doing not watching this show all my life — it’s phenomenal! Wendy is my new obsession, and I can’t […]

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cheese, cooking, education, eggs, Europe, history, RuPaul, RuPaul's Drag Race, travel, Wendy Williams

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #25: On Adventure

February 26, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Holla Flock! It is a very exciting day up here in the church since I have decided to incorporate a brand new tenant into our dearly beloved religion. Now, in […]

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advice, inspiration, religion, reverend, travel, vacation

Why Don’t You #21

January 27, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you spend the day celebrating the oeuvre of one of the musical talents you love and haven’t heard in ages? Today, I’m listening to all of Amy […]

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Amy Winehouse, fashion, food, interior design, music, shoes, travel

A Word From Reverend Benjamin #20

January 22, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

[Eddie and I are frozen. DAMN POLAR VORTEX. But, it’s absolutely thrilling to go to bed knowing that work has been delayed! THANK YOU, POLAR VORTEX. I’m obviously conflicted.] Holla […]

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advice, inspiration, NYC, religion, reverend, travel

Things I Loved / Hated This Week #56

January 18, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: Lentils: Oh, I can’t begin to describe how much I love lentils. It’s a strange ardor and one that I never thought I would have. Since becoming a vegetarian, […]

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Amelia Peabody, clothes, Egypt, garden, insomnia, Keeping Up Appearances, lentils, Olympics, sleep, Tea, travel

Things I Loved / Hated This Week #55

January 10, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: Apple TV: Before I received my Apple TV, I assumed I would like it. I could stream things from my computer to the television. I could listen to my […]

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Apple, beauty, Egypt, fashion, hair, photography, Tea, travel

2013, A Reflection: Part 2

December 30, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Perhaps it’s because the memories are fresher in my brain, but the second half of 2013 seemed a bit more momentous. Let’s carry on, shall we? JULY: *my motto for […]

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Chateau Marmont, Chicago, Hollywood, Los Angeles, review, travel, Tyra Banks, writing

2013, A Reflection: Part 1

December 27, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

I regularly feel like I’m wasting my life and have accomplished nothing with my time. I know that this can’t possibly be true, so to counteract these feelings of woe, […]

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ANTM, Beyonce, Chicago, fashion, Florida, food, Mardi Gras, review, tattoo, travel

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