It’s a Tuesday night in Washington, DC. My friends and I meet for dinner at an overrated, upscale taco restaurant. … Read more Tuesday Night at The Black Cat
A Seaside Town in England
Under the aqueduct Under the causeway Next to the rail line Along the river Esk The rain picks up I… Read more A Seaside Town in England
Here Lies Henry
It was another slow Sunday at work. A silent football game projected onto the wall opposite the bar. It was… Read more Here Lies Henry
Ode to the City
You came to this city a decade ago. You were full of optimism, you felt you were blazing a trail. … Read more Ode to the City
Coffee Shop Climax
Another commuter train blew its horn as it left the station in this small town about an hour outside of… Read more Coffee Shop Climax
How To Get From Arica, Chile To Arequipa, Peru In One Day
The main border crossing between Chile and Peru is located between the cities of Arica, in Chile, and Tacna, in… Read more How To Get From Arica, Chile To Arequipa, Peru In One Day
Laura Jane Grace Dredges up Memories at 6th & I
Laura Jane Grace sat down with an acoustic guitar in front of a music stand. It was Valentine’s Day in… Read more Laura Jane Grace Dredges up Memories at 6th & I
North York Moors National Park: A Countryside to Seaside Hike
It was an rare mostly sunny day in February, in the northeast of England, when I set out from Middlesbrough via… Read more North York Moors National Park: A Countryside to Seaside Hike
DC Record Fair: An Afternoon of Vinyl and Craft Beer
The bi-annual DC Record Fair took place this past Sunday at downtown bar Penn Social, which found hundreds of vinyl… Read more DC Record Fair: An Afternoon of Vinyl and Craft Beer
Go Outside: Rent a Kayak in DC
DC is full of cultural institutions, many of which are indoors and heavily air conditioned during the day. This is… Read more Go Outside: Rent a Kayak in DC
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