New Orleans touched my heart in a singularly impressive way that it is hard for me to put it into words. The genuine Southern charm knocked my lover and I off our feet. We found ourselves day-dreaming about summer homes and days filled with traditional pots of boiling jambalaya or gumbo...perhaps, we'd even attempt homemade beignets.
Read moreFinding Time Alone
A large part of curating your own life is taking care of #1. As I get older, I find taking time for myself is a learned skill. And not one I’m very good at. If I don’t, I become a grouchy, stressed out disorganized mess. As a woman, I think it’s easy for us to lose ourselves in our routines and relationships. I can’t imagine how hard it is to find solitude when you have a family!
Read moreOne last piece on Miami
Miami is full of Cuban influences. Cuban culture is vibrant in color, design, music and dancing. When I think of Cuba I am reminded of old world films that take place in 40s; the recounted travels of American authors like Hemingway and Gellhorn.
I unexpectedly discovered I missed the sound of the Spanish while living in Pittsburgh. I heard Spanish everywhere growing-up in California and having worked in restaurants...
Read moreUntitled. Miami 2014
Contemporary art is finally starting to move out of the confusion it has been experiencing the last decade. Young artists are beginning to find their voices alongside more experienced and practiced veterans. Finding raw beginning talent is what makes the satellite shows in Miami so exciting and a requirement of art goers.
Read morePhoto Journal: Savannah Georgia
I almost forgot to post about Savannah, Georgia! Unfortunately, I was only there for about an hour. I decided to make a quick stop between North Carolina and Florida. Originally, I intended on staying a night there. It's an amazing city. I hope one day to return and explore it properly. I'll make this post short and quick. Just like my visit.
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