Hi all, This week's post is a bit different from my usual travel content, as today, November 6th, is the day following a watershed presidential election in the United States. Similar to 2020's tumultuous election (and in the middle of a global pandemic), this year's was fraught with tension and plenty of doubt, as many … Continue reading 2024 US Elections: THE RESULTS
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(inspired by Savannah, Georgia-- June 2024) Sweet Tea It is not even 7AM when I awake from the heat,a sliver of moisture already coating my upper lip.Bedside fan is no help--the humidity is a second blanket: unnecessary, yet impossible to take off. Outside, cicadas still hum their summery tune,soon to silent as they take shelter … Continue reading Sweet Tea (poem)
Venice sign (April 2023) Although small in size, Venice Beach (or "Venice") is a vibrant and world-renown community located on the Westside of Los Angeles. Besides its eponymous beach, it also boasts picturesque canals and plenty of trendy boutiques and cafés that one can easily spend a day (or lifetime) exploring. As a follow up … Continue reading Lost in LA: Venice Beach
Santa Monica Pier on a cloudy day (April 2023) Santa Monica is a popular beach city in west Los Angeles, and it's the epitome of living the "LA dream:" a world-famous beach, sunny skies 300+ days out of the year, and plenty of entertainment (shops, restaurants, cafés) to keep both locals and visitors busy for … Continue reading Lost in LA: Santa Monica
The Devil's Bridge (October 2021) Sedona (or rather, the Red Rock State Park) is home to just under 300 acres of natural beauty, most notably in its eponymous red, sandstone rocks. It's not very big, but it's compact with plenty of distinctive monuments from Bell Rock to Cathedral Rock that will take your breath away. … Continue reading Destination: Sedona, Arizona (Hiking The Devil’s Bridge- Part 2)
