

Gone East: Part 3
All the best road movies seem to be in the desert. I think it's the solitude of the desert that lends itself to the story lines of movies...


Reflection and Thanks
As graduation approaches, and I prepare for my summer break back in the U.S., I find myself sunk in nostalgia, joy, and thanks. Looking...


Going East: Part 2
To say that she was unimpressed by Qasr Amra is an understatement. Claudia’s exact words were “Is that it? This is not a castle!”. And,...
On Making America Great Again
Recently, I have found myself in a reoccurring and cyclical debate with some of my fellow citizens about immigration policy and refugees....


Going East: Part 1
There were three of us very early in the morning. We had resolved to rescue ourselves from the rat race of big city living. Pete had...