The solitude one feels on the edge of an island can be paramount. The solitude often comes from within, rather than from being alone. When the body is idle, the…
Appreciation of a Loved Place
I’m not a huge fan of San Francisco. I know. At any moment I will be escorted away as not only a bad gay, but a bad human. I’ve encountered…
Soul-Stirring Beauty
Wow. I wasn’t quite prepared for the assault on my senses. We only had a few hours in Savannah (a quick overnight), and as we rose above the river on…
Chasing Waterfalls
My first time in Maui was incredible. There were many things that inspired me while on the island, but nothing can come close to our experience on the infamous Road…
Fruit of Life
There’s something about Mexico City. Whenever I find myself in her warm embrace, I feel like I understand what it means to be human. The city constantly teems with life…
Road Trip Games
In the early 2010s, a close friend and I decided to jump into the mobile app Foursquare with some competition. At the time, there was an array of ‘badges’ you…
Bon Temps
Nobody can really understand Mardi Gras until they’ve spent a considerable amount of time in New Orleans. Sure, there are images and stories about the debauchery, but Mardi Gras isn’t…
The Center
As I step outside and take a look across the street, I see the most famous park in the world, Central Park. Harlem Meer shines in the morning and there…