Travel Lists to Check Off

There’s something so satisfying about being able to check items off a list. It’s a visual reward for brain-shriveling stress that lists induce. Unfortunately, the down side of lists is that you don’t get to check off every item right away. If you...
Migrants at Sea

Migrants at Sea

There’s a massive level of desperation required to risk your life as a migrant at sea. Perhaps it’s difficult to see how it could go poorly if the boat has taken countless others across in the same manner. Or maybe it doesn’t matter. You’ve...

Natural Chimneys, Mt. Solon, VA

Just past a four-way stop in a small town in Virginia is a camping/ RV spot known as Natural Chimneys that has now become a gathering place for the community. Hiking, outdoor gatherings, camping, concerts, and more are accommodated at this beautiful space surrounding...

Good In The World

Am I just being negativeĀ or are events in this world more depressing than ever before? There’s a whole lot of bad news getting a majority of the attention and, quite frankly, that’s not my style. I think it’s important to talk about the issues and...

The Dispersion of European Language

I find language fascinating. The morphing of words into a comprehensible identifier of objects or feelings and the subsequent dissection of that art is stunning. How did it come about? Sure most languages of the world have a similar base language, but who walked away...

Propaganda Poster from WWII

The government’s been trying to get people to carpool for years. I’m grateful that these propaganda posters are no longer used. Although upon seeing it, you certainly do want to check that empty seat next to you… Share...
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