I feel an impulse to apologize for my lack of attention for this blog. I can’t bring myself to shut it down, and it seems to have just as many monthly readers as ever, which perplexes me. Ordinary people are being kidnapped in my country, my city, my neighborhood, and “deported” to known and unknown locations. Somehow writing about the top ten foods to try isn’t...
It’s a beautiful spring in Brooklyn right now, and I’ve been neglecting my poor blog, yet somehow it’s getting more traffic than ever? Thank you for continuing to read, and I hope my past writings are helpful. I have been waiting to undergo surgery for two very large dermoid ovarian cysts, one on each ovary. They are 9cm and 11cm respectively, so there are two...
Earlier in February Jared and I traveled to Colombia for some medical work. It’s been financially tough for both of us during COVID-19, even without all the travel restrictions, so even though Jared just got his first passport in Feb 2020, he never really got a chance to crack it open and get his first stamp. Needless to say, I was pretty stoked to be leaving the...
It’s been a minute since I posted here. I had dozens of ideas for posts about how to start a blog, DIY projects to do during lockdowns, and other COVID related posts all lined up for everyone. The fact is, I just didn’t have the heart to blog about travel last year. Thankfully I am living in a place blessed enough to have widespread vaccination now, and it looks like...
Kilim is a pileless, tapestry woven rug (or textile) with geometric designs in bright colors, traditionally originating in Anatolia, Turkey. Kilim is produced with a flat weaving technique and can be used in rugs, prayer rugs, wall hangings, table covers, bed spreads, furniture, bags, or even shoes.
Spain has such a wonderful and rich art history, and a culture dedicated to historical preservation. These artist homes sprinkled throughout cities and countrysides are a prime example.