I feel an impulse to apologize for my lack of care 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 doing it...
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...
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...
Everyone around the world is still staying home, social distancing while we weather this virus (I hope anyways). I truly don’t believe it will be safe to travel until we hit herd immunity and/or invent a vaccine. I’m currently looking to get a COVID antibody test and waiting to hear back from my insurance on whether or not it’s covered (thanks...
Hi all, I’ve been a bit quiet while I deliberate what to post about during the COVID19 lockdown. Obviously posting and encouraging straight up traveling at this time is irresponsible and tone deaf. I’m a bit of a pessimist, and I’m leaning towards believing that the global lockdowns will continue well into summer and fall of next year. I actually am recovering from a...
My country’s actions weigh heavy on my heart this week. I’ve grown up during pointless war after pointless war while my country itself festers from not taking care of its own people. I realize much of my privilege in being able to travel stems from previous generations of my family serving and receiving educational benefits from the G.I. Bill. I’m...