Big Manzana

I’m on the road this week for work and had a chance to wander NYC for the first time this weekend. I am staying in New Jersey, and took the train into the city. This gave ample time to consider my surroundings and debate what stereotypes would ring true. Where...

The Future’s So Bright, I’m Wearing Shades

Tall Girl is traveling this week. Some place called “The Bay” that she is “so in love with.” Blah blah blah. How can she be so in love with a place that is so far away? I mean, have you seen me? I hate that damn luggage. Every time it comes out...

Sacred Rim

We did this hike in the Wind River Mountains three years ago. This time, with Nelson and a few more family members: Yeah. The view was so vast, I’ll never be able to capture it. I recently got to see a collection of Edward Weston’s photography at a local...

Life on the Ranch

I’m lucky to have family friends in Wyoming who welcome me whenever I need a get-away. This is the third summer I’ve been able visit. They generously open their home, fridge and — wait for it — hearts. One campfire after another, we sat around...