I first met Philadelphia some 7 years ago as a tourist, visiting a prospective grad school program. I ended up moving to New York but have always…… Read more “Philadelphia: Where History Meets City”
Month: August 2018
Life Lessons Learned the Hard Way
11 years ago this week I boarded a plane to Honduras. I was 18 years old, 2 months from my high school graduation, and a little smarty…… Read more “Life Lessons Learned the Hard Way”
One Last Summer Hurrah: San Diego
Today is Wednesday, my last day of summer vacation. Which means, last weekend was my last weekend of ‘summer’ (in teacher terms, of course). It’s important, as…… Read more “One Last Summer Hurrah: San Diego”
Meeting in the Middle: Pittsburgh
Last October my dear sister Vanessa turned 25 and it was decided that this was worthy of a little celebration, so I drove west and my female…… Read more “Meeting in the Middle: Pittsburgh”
Baltimore by Day
International travel is my favorite, but sometimes I think I need a trip and I don’t have a whole week or $1K to spend. That’s when I’m…… Read more “Baltimore by Day”