Explore the world through my lens
The Aperol Spritz first startled me as we took a stroll through Venice on our Italian vacation two years ago. I was intrigued by this drink that I saw so many Italians drinking at each cafe that we passed. I felt like I was watching a fragrance commercial. Fade in: Italian Cafe outside of St. […]
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What makes us fear the dark? The dark is the great unknown, the dark secret within all of us, just waiting to be let out. It brings on that moment we shutter when we hear a sound, or the stare of a stranger that sends chills down our spine. I was walking my dog tonight […]
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Have you ever had a conversation with someone that somehow goes the other way and you’re left thinking, what just happened? It’s interesting, after a confrontation, whether it’s someone you don’t know, or a loved one…the mental doesn’t catch up to the physical. When you leave a tough situation and there isn’t resolution, you physically […]
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One of my loves in life has always been coffee. There is something intriguing about the creation and indulgence of this brown liquid. The liquid that came from the Arab world and quickly moved its way into modern society, is as closely tied in with our lives today as waking up and sleeping. The history […]
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Sometimes we feel like a day of doing nothing is extremely unproductive and we almost feel guilty for wasting a day in your life. This is a feeling all to close to home for people that are always trying to push ahead and use every day they have on this earth. What I’ve found over […]
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What does it mean to be zen? In what construct do you find yourself and what version of you do you feel you need to personify? We are mixed feelings in a world that we can’t control, nor should we. To be zen is to be present in your current state. Breathe, live, feel and […]
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There’s something euphoric about a rainy day. Something signifying that all can be washed away and a new beginning can be in your presence. A blank slate arises in the world if you may. The world health organization has claimed we have a pandemic on our hands and can lead to a large outbreak if […]
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As I sit here thinking about a lot of things in my life, including an upcoming marriage, family, work and other various thoughts running through my mind, I ponder life a bit. I could say I’ve lived a good life. Went through a great childhood. Our family might not have always had the most money […]
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The Thoughts of a Traveler 