The Fall Bouquet Ivy picked for me on her walk Earlier this year, I lamented the prospect of middle age. The idea that with many of my life goals met, the next years would be waiting and waiting on retirement, stuck in a rut of nothing to do and nowhere to go. And then, it … Continue reading Learning to Live In Seasons
Chemistry of Places
Limoncello Recipe
Limoncello reminds me of sunshine. Of being on the beach in Italy or wandering the port of Marseilles. I love citrus, and in the dark cold January of this year, I wanted to mimic some summer sun. Plus, I heard Meyer Lemons were on sale at Costco, so it seemed like a good time. Even … Continue reading Limoncello Recipe
Pamplona -Home of La Fiesta
A detour from my "Best Book Ever" series I've got Fiesta on the brain from recently featuring Ernest Hemingway. What comes to mind when I think of Spain? Arid terrain? Majestic forts? The running of the bulls? Pamplona is home to it all. Though visited long ago in 2012, the city has a special magic. … Continue reading Pamplona -Home of La Fiesta
How to Pack for Overseas Vacay
A HowTo guide for the overseas traveler. Want to know what to bring on an overseas vacation and how to bring it? Learn here.
Cinque Terre: The Five Town Trek
Cinque Terre, a tale of five beautiful towns on the Italian coast serving up picturesque shots, beautiful hikes, and amazing seafood.
Cerro Chato: Conquering the Costa Rica Volcano
A tale of conquer, the Cerro Chato is one of the most difficult but rewarding hikes you make ever encounter.
New Orleans: La Pharmacie Francaise
A brief review of the New Orleans Historical Pharmacy Museum, home of America's first official pharmacist.
On Sundays, We Eat Paella
"Get up." "But I'm tired. I don't want to get up. "But, it's time to go. 'Cause if we don't make it to the next Metro, then we don't make it to the Paella Place as soon as it opens. And we already know they're full because they weren't taking reservations yesterday, so we have … Continue reading On Sundays, We Eat Paella
Berlin: How To Not Get “TAKEN”
"Where are you going?" "Where are you going?" The emerald VW pulled up beside me has the sunroof open. From the street corner, it's almost as easy to look down into the car as it is to look through it. Jazz blares from the speakers, and there's a green glass bottle in the cup holder … Continue reading Berlin: How To Not Get “TAKEN”
The Chemistry of Places
Places can be many things. Some places are energetic. Some, solemn and reverent. Some fantastic. And some so utterly constricting I can't stand it. I've been to a lot of places, and I want to share them with you.
The Chemistress 