Category: Travel

Berries, Gardens, Waterfalls: June and the Start of Summer

As I am writing this, the sun is traveling its longest path in the sky, marking the Summer Solstice, bringing all the lively, strong energy of summer with it. All the plants have exploded with leaves and flowers, the birds are maintaining their nests… Continue Reading “Berries, Gardens, Waterfalls: June and the Start of Summer”

Travel Journal: Sedona

“Sedona, in the heart of Arizona, with you I will leave my fears. And I will let you lead me on the unmarked trails. Great Spirit, show me love.” -Playful Banter In the hot, bright sun, our boots hit the smooth rocks, our hands… Continue Reading “Travel Journal: Sedona”

Musician Spotlight: Playful Banter

In tumultuous times, music can seem familiar, like the embrace of an old friend. In good times, listening to the right music can feel like embarking on a road trip with that old friend, complete with a sense of freedom and some playful banter.… Continue Reading “Musician Spotlight: Playful Banter”

Road Trip Reminiscing, Part III: Letchworth State Park

This article is Part III of a three-part series. To read Part I, please click here. To read Part II, please click here. Travel is something I’ve been craving extra lately. When the world is in quarantine and traveling even within your own community… Continue Reading “Road Trip Reminiscing, Part III: Letchworth State Park”

Road Trip Reminiscing, Part II: St. Catharines & Niagara-on-the-Lake

This article is Part II of a three-part series. To read Part I, please click here. On the road again…or dreaming about being on the road again! I’ve been reminiscing about the road trip my college roommates and I took last summer, telling the… Continue Reading “Road Trip Reminiscing, Part II: St. Catharines & Niagara-on-the-Lake”

Road Trip Reminiscing, Part I: Niagara Falls

It’s been a while since I’ve updated this blog with a post…lately life has been busy, busy, busy, and while I’ve had this blog post in my notebook for a while now, it had taken me some time to type it up, edit it,… Continue Reading “Road Trip Reminiscing, Part I: Niagara Falls”

Community and Music: The 2019 XPoNential Music Festival

Last weekend, I attended the 2019 XPoNential Music Festival, the annual music fest put on by Philadelphia’s public radio station, WXPN. Though I have been listening to XPN for years, this was my first time attending the festival – and it was every bit… Continue Reading “Community and Music: The 2019 XPoNential Music Festival”