I struggle, still, to find the words to explain (or excuse?) the silence since my last post. Even with the conclusion of Derek Chauvin's trial, things feel bleak: and to be honest, every step forward feels like it's countered by two back. The rage is exhausting: I'm frustrated by the world and even ... Read More
West Hollywood + Downtown LA: Travel Guide + Photo Diary (Part II)
Read Part I. My first full—therefore official—day in LA was as perfect as a day of complete and utter freedom could possibly be. I started early to make the most of my time here; the goal was to beat the infamous traffic, grab a quick breakfast, and visit as many places on my West Hollywood To-Go ... Read More
NYBG: Visions of Hawaii
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) was beautiful, even more so than I remember. When my boyfriend and I were last there it was two years ago, in October, for the Frida Kahlo exhibit; the grounds were packed—almost too crowded to thoroughly enjoy—and the lines to the Mertz Library prohibitive to ... Read More