Orchids (poem)

(inspired by Lille, France-- October 2015) Orchids Bright lips lean into each other over the lazy balcony,their purple locks beckon strangers to stop and admire their Saturday song, petals coy like feathers floatingalong the streets of Flanders. The morning is alive in the air,dancing on your breath like thoughtsof first snow in October, a time … Continue reading Orchids (poem)

Destination: Monterey, California (PART 2)

Old Fisherman's Wharf (July 2024) Following a long day spent in the neighboring towns of Pacific Grove and Carmel-by-the-Sea, I spent the next day with my partner and her mother exploring more of Monterey. Although we had seen a lot of the city during our first afternoon in, there were a few more stops we … Continue reading Destination: Monterey, California (PART 2)

Destination: Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Charming building in downtown Carmel (July 2024) When one thinks of fairytales, one place might spring to mind: Carmel-by-the-Sea. In fact, Carmel-by-the-Sea (or "Carmel," for short) is home to a community of charming cottages that are reminiscent of stories like Snow White or Hansel and Gretel. I spent an afternoon here with my partner and … Continue reading Destination: Carmel-by-the-Sea, California