Category: Places

Quiet Places

Our first stop driving west wasn’t a scenic overlook. It was a quiet cemetery outside Asheville. I have no memory of my father, and I wasn’t sure why my journey needed to start here. I’ve been told my father was brilliant and handsome, but he led a tragic life. He died young (at 35) in…

Read More

Goodness exists

As I’m approaching the end of a recent and, frankly, totally disorganized trip, a dear friend of mine sent me an unrelated text: “Goodness still exists in this crazy world.” I love this statement, especially coming from someone who has faced nearly a decade of challenges and still manages to be a source of joy,…

Read More

7 countries, 3 continents

The journey spanned seven countries, highlighting each location’s unique culture while emphasizing the importance of history amidst rapid change.

Kona: picture-a-day June 2025

To recap: while the house is on the market, I’ve decided to take a picture a day — until the house is sold 🤞. Most pictures (unless noted) are taken from my house. No filters and no AI, just life here on the Big Island of Hawaii. The house has been listed now for two…

Read More