Remember the problem Norman Bates had at the beginning of Psycho? The Bates Motel was usually vacant. Continue Reading Motels and Past Roads
They kiss, they cry, they dance, they drink. Suited and beautiful, cackling while in states of undress, chewed up and wrung out. Each photo offers a wonderfully tense dichotomy, and ...
Supposedly I should be keen on immigration, for I am from a Hakka family whose tradition is traveling around. Continue Reading Immigration: a Beautiful Environment Versus a ...
From the chaotic buzz of tourists to the serene rhythm of the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge, with its mismatched elegance, stands as a complex icon of Venice, embraced and ...
The 2024 Concordia Summit not only addressed the urgent challenges of climate change but also unveiled transformative strategies for sustainable global solutions. Continue Reading Concordia Summit 2024: A ...
It seemed the whole world, in this case, Serbia, was against us, yet every mile unfolded a new chapter of adventure and beauty. Continue Reading Road Trip in ...
In this Scottish tale, a young boy grapples with loss, family secrets, and a teacher’s scandalous relationship, set against the backdrop of St Kilda’s islands. Continue Reading Triangulation
Hike in Belizean forests, discover mystical salamanders, forge new friendships, and embark on a journey of self-discovery in this essay on slowing down. Continue Reading Hiking in Belize: ...
Journey with Ramona to Mexico City—a tale of self-discovery and destiny set against the vibrant backdrop of the bustling city. Continue Reading El Ángel
Join the author on a thought-provoking train ride from Boston to Rockport. This essay delves into the nuances of travel – the diverse passengers, the changing landscapes, and the introspective ...
Embrace the timeless narrative in this evocative essay, ‘Embracing Time,’ as it weaves through the intricacies of seasons, childhood adventures, and personal reflections. Explore a world where seasons defy convention, ...
Dive into the nostalgic tapestry of ‘Fourth Thursday in November,’ an evocative journey through seven decades of Thanksgiving memories. From black-and-white football games to unexpected road trips, this heartfelt narrative ...
“A monster that lives in a cave up the road,” Evans said. “He looks in the windows of houses at night, and if he sees a kid who’s not asleep, ...
Part III: Is Queer Fiction about doing something different? I Paris, 2013 I’m twenty-one. Alone and cold, I step off the Megabus onto the Paris streets. My clothes ...
Dying well is a serious business. “There are three occasions in a man’s life where people will gather to celebrate you: the day you are born, the day you marry, ...
So, I just got a box… I happened to go and grab my new couch with my buddy Bob from the local IKEA (those little room tableaus are so cool ...
Careful where you tread when stepping out of the time machine; butterflies are too easily crushed. Continue Reading The Windsor Rd. Dispatch: On Circumstance
From the Coleen River, my dog Will and I hike farther into the bowels of the wilderness. Immediately, we enter ten-foot tall riparian brush and spend thirty minutes trying to ...
It was that night, technically the next day but only moments into it when the bluebottle disturbed my sleep, knocking its clumsy wings and sets of eyes against my window. ...
Due to circumstances well within my control, my misfortune sees my back living with my parents at the ripe old age of 53. Continue Reading Windsor Rd. ...
