Wandering Torrance

    Recently I was in Torrance, California, for the GSBA National Stick Fighting Tournament.  Seeking to sidestep the clash and clamor of the competition for a moment, I slipped outside the gym to collect my thoughts.  Imagine my surprise when I discovered this lovely Japanese garden, beckoning me with its tranquility. Only a moment […]

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I’m Happy Wandering

As a native New Yorker, there are so many places that are special to me in Manhattan. I feel like they’re a part of my DNA. The East Village reminds me of high school and getting into shenanigans with my friends. Times Square reminds me of hours and hours spent going to movies, loitering in […]

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Wandering Through Oconomowoc

I opted to wander into downtown Oconomowoc – right out onto a boardwalk and gazebo overlooking Fowler Lake. It doesn’t seem like much of anything, just a small town area. It seems pretty ordinary, and at this time of year, the entire area is covered in snow and ice. It’s really quite beautiful, especially if […]

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The Heron’s Home

Houston does not fit the stereotype of your typical Texas town. The image of dusty streets with tumbleweeds rolling by does not apply in the slightest. Houston is an incredibly urban city. Concrete, highways, clusters of buildings towering towards the sky, these endless expanses of city seem to stretch forever. As a large city, it […]

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