The Problem With Politics in 2016

When you turn on the TV, no matter where you fall on the political spectrum, it's easy to find examples of people behaving badly. I have been mystified for a long time about the dramatic change in the tone, especially on the national level, where the emphasis seems to...

Thank You

I've spent the past 18 months of my life running for office.  In what now seems like backwards fashion, I started by running for the PA Statehouse with only one week's notice before the filing deadline in March, 2014, to winning a race for Kennett Township Supervisor...

Apple Watch- One Month Update

I waited a LONG time for the Apple Watch.  It finally came almost a month ago, and it's been attached to my wrist all day. every day. since that time.  What do I think about it after having more experience with it? 1. Upgrades- what band is best?  I bought the watch...

Apple Watch update, Day Six

I've been wearing the Apple Watch all day for six days now.  I have to say that the advanced reviews I read that said it took a few days to get used to were true. I do feel like we're still in the early days of courtship, as we get to know each other better.  There...

First Thoughts on the Apple Watch

I just got my Apple watch this afternoon.  While it's early to give any sort of formal review, I thought I would share the first thoughts after having it on for a few hours now. 1) If you get a notice your watch is shipping, update to the latest iOS version on your...

Bragging on our Local Schools

We've lived in Kennett for over a decade now.  Like most people who move across the border from Delaware, we did it for a list of reasons, including the schools.  We also said to ourselves that if we ever felt the need, we would move our kids to private school-...

5 Years of Acorns

Five years ago, 9 friends spent a weekend in Boston together.  No real agenda, other than getting together and talking about the things that were most important to them, with the hope that it would spur them all to do better, be better, and grow from the experience....

Running For Office- Township Supervisor

As many of you know, I am running for Kennett Township Supervisor.  There is a primary on May 19th, but the main election will be on November3, 2015. Why Township Supervisor?  You just ran for the State House after all, you might be asking. My goal in running for...

Self Insight

Growing older doesn't always guarantee you'll grow wiser, but experience does offer its unique benefits.  I found that around the time I turned forty, I realized several key things: 1. I was my own harshest critic, and if I was waiting around looking for praise from...

Whitney Hoffman

Hi There! I’m Whitney Hoffman. I currently work for Mingl Marketing and Comfort Media Group in Philadelphia, PA