Assorted Posts
Finding Peace In NYâs Hudson Valley
Grand Central, a hectic and fast-paced hub of people rushing in every direction, can be the beginning of a peaceful weekend getaway.
The Best Friend Youâll Ever Have
If youâre lucky, youâll have someone to share your life with. It makes life fulfilling and satisfying. And if youâre really lucky, your best friend will be yourself.
Ambience In Mexico City
Mexicoâs unique culture on display in Mexico Cityâs Zocalo.
Messages From Old El Paso
We walked the few blocks of the historic district for 45 minutes, and we were becoming impressed with El Paso as more than just a border city.
Mysteries Discovered And Mysteries Lost Forever at the San Augustine Palace
The Palace of San Augustine is full of mysteries. A visit will both intrigue and chill you.
A Terrifying-Turned-Wonderful Once-In-A-Lifetime Adventure
We were headed for Buenos Aires to re-unite Aixaâs family. Weâd been there once and we didnât like it. Yet, here we were, with six suitcases and two carry-ons, and a one-way flight to Buenos Aires.
Fleeting Moments In The City
A picture may tell a thousand words, but itâs not really enough. Here are captions for some of my most interesting NYC photos.
North Meets South Along The U.S.-Mexico Border
Step over the border to Mexico and discover a very different world in Tijuana.
Edward Hopperâs World of Isolation. Is Loneliness A Choice?
Edward Hopperâs paintings of lonely people fascinate me. Even when people are together in his paintings, they seem alone, and each painting tells a story. But Hopper fans are surprisingly friendly and social.
Digging Up The Past
Sometimes you can re-purpose something old. I always preferred to bury the past and start fresh.
Posts W/Book Reviews
How Taking Moody Pics Made Me Crave Noir Detective Stories
When I found out exactly what the noir detective genre meant, I had an idea I was going to love these detective stories.
Jessie Livermore: The Best And Worst Stock Trader Of The 20th Century
Wall Street investors have never been anyoneâs favorite group. Now weâre in a new banking crisis, so todayâs book review about Jessie Livermore is timely.
âYou Will Find A Treasure And Youâll Come Looking For Meâ
The hope of finding a treasure followed us to four countries.
The Fearful & The Fearless In Baja California
Itâs human nature to feel comfortable with the places we know, and terrified by the stories of the places we donât know. My Baja California road trip made me confront several challenges.
The Worst-Reviewed, Absolute-Favorite Noir Novel Youâll Ever Read
An aging Phillip Marlowe makes for a very different noir detective novelâŚ
If You Canât Enjoy Creepy Mummies In Person, At Least Read Bradburyâs Short Story
Ray Bradburyâs short story, The Next In Line, makes you feel the utter loneliness in life as much as in death. The story is set in Guanajuato, Mexico
Youâll Never Guess Why I Found Robert Capa & Gerda Taro In Mexico City
Robert Capa and Gerda Taro invented photojournalism as we know it today. Eyes On The World details their exciting adventures together.