Category: Travel
The Gargoyles of Helsinki: Finland’s Folklore in Stone
Why do gargoyles look so frightening. Not for decoration alone. In medieval and folk tradition, the grotesque face at the threshold was protective. The horror was the point. It scared away whatever sh... Read More
Old Doors, New Opportunities
There’s a particular kind of door that stops you in your tracks. Not because it’s perfect, but because it isn’t. The paint worn down to bare wood at the edges. The handle smoothed by a thousand ... Read More
I’ll Have What She’s Having (Not)
I’ll Have What She’s Having (Not) Before most millennials were born, the iconic line from the 1989 film When Harry Met Sally still resonates but what about the food? And why am I suddenly... Read More
Inspiration in Unlikely Places Like SeaWorld
Yesterday I instagrammed a pic at museum where you’d think the art would be the main attraction but found cellphones mesmerized. Everyone had one in their hands. We now live in a culture where a... Read More
What Your Future Self Craves
What Your Future Self Craves is the good you could do today. It could be altruistic or humanitarian but chances are you have that covered. What your future self is probably craving and hoping you do i... Read More
Best Advice About Life From A Dead Man
The best advice ever is old, simple and pure. The master of simple words that pack a punch, Ernest Hemingway said it best. Keep learning, breathe deeply, sleep deeply, feel pleasure but feel al... Read More
8.4 Million New York Stories: Only One Counts
There are over 8.4 million people living in New York City and everyone of them has a story. The one that counts is the one that touches us the most in the moment. Usually it’s our own story. N... Read More
You Won’t Want A Private Jet To Travel Here
Last week I blogged about the joys of travel even in crappy situations but the truth is you don’t need to travel. Travel expands your minds and stretches horizons but inner journeys go farther... Read More