April 13, 2024
This historically registered early 1900’s schoolhouse sits on the end of a road in Lando, South Carolina. When Lando was a textile mill town, the mill workers’ children attended this 3-story school, but it hasn’t held a class since 1955.
You know I love a rural cemetery that dates back to the 1850’s, that holds a spectacular array of flowering trees and many texturous decaying angels. So I got myself to the historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery in Charlotte’s downtown on a day off. One of many decapitated… “Strange” is dead. Read more…
April 12, 2024
Facetiming with my favorite face Some exploration around these parts I tried to night shoot but I’d have to drive a lot farther–too much light pollution Laundry & studying I throw everything in my salads. Care package was a big highlight Special offerings to make my time here better Decorating Read more…
April 8, 2024
For years I had been looking forward to seeing another total solar eclipse. And when I moved out of New York City to Rochester, New York, I was so happy to be in the path of totality. But then, disappointment along with the accompanying excitement of traveling to North Carolina. Read more…
April 7, 2024
Just a quick jump from my hotel/home, the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. Me and another trainee checked it out, hoping to get some goodies for the week to come. Besides the veggies, there was so much vegan stuff to peruse! Dee’s Vegan To-Go Juiiced Up Reesy Bouje Vegan Bakery Freakie Read more…
April 6, 2024
So Charlotte has a lot of vegan food options… and though I am trying to stick to a budget, I will be sampling some during my time here–starting with Romeo’s Vegan Burgers, an all-vegan burger joint complete with a drive thru! The signage and the repurposing of an old fast Read more…
April 5, 2024
I have embarked upon the first of four weeks of living in a hotel during Flight Attendant training! Having no means of cooking anything would be an eating challenge I was determined to not solve by eating take out everyday, though Charlotte, North Carolina has many vegan options around. To Read more…
April 2, 2024
After a ride through the mountains I was at Lake Shawnee’s grounds for a tour. Long on my list, the grounds were teeming with life though dormant for quite some time. Read through its sorted past here.
April 1, 2024
Wheeler, West Virginia has an interesting lure… an overlook on Mt. Wood, next to Mt. Wood Cemetery, where an abandoned brightly vandalized decay sits. Construction of the Mt. Wood Castle, the would-be residence of a local doctor, had been underway when he was indicted for sale of narcotics. I made Read more…
If you ever find yourself traveling through West Virginia and need a quick respite from the road, Koolwink Motel is a darling motel in Romney with decor to die for. This mid century modern gem within the valley was likely the cleanest motel I’d ever been in, for one, but Read more…
March 29, 2024
I’m embarking upon some major changes… ones that require me to spend weeks in Charlotte, North Carolina for training. I look forward to detailing my journey here in the weeks to come! A quick celebratory photoshoot in honor of my new career…
March 28, 2024
I didn’t know this was an occasion until just a few days ago. I had finally created the collage that had been on my mind every month. The bright vivid maxi pad wrappers represent a perplexing juxtaposition. I’ve always enjoyed the motif. All done! And doesn’t this breakfast bowl have Read more…
March 27, 2024
This place has been on my list for quite some time–an Amish-run cafe with some vegan options. Most notably are the amazing looking vegan doughnuts, arguably the best (the only real) vegan doughnuts in the Rochester area. Golden Harvest Cafe is a great find for many reasons–the wholesome vibes, the Read more…
March 26, 2024
The turn of the seasons are my very favorite times to photograph cemeteries… And on foot, in the newly docile air, one discovers the gems not visible from the road… The van from afar Cat 1 Cat 2 Still snow on the ground Aren’t we? Sealed up A little birdhouse Read more…
March 21, 2024
Mendon 64 has been on my list for quite some time. Their marked vegan options were enticing, especially for a Thai food lover like myself. With a date night upon us, I made a reservation to finally cross this one off the list. First, a toast… to forthcoming changes. Mine Read more…
March 17, 2024
It’s that time of year again! St. Patrick’s Day! To follow is a couple of seasonal green offerings Flapjack fever Now with strawberry A gorgeous smoothie bowl with my greens powder Another greens bowl The season specialty at Tree Town Cafe! This is the Lucky Charmaccino Frappe–A vanilla and green Read more…
Maple Sugaring is something I was interested in learning more about! So on one of New York’s Maple Weekends, we headed over to Letchworth State Park for their pancake breakfast and a presentation on maple syrup production. We were able to do shots of each grade of syrup… except the Read more…
March 16, 2024
We all headed for a proper meal at The GateHouse, a popular spot with varied offerings including some clearly labeled vegan options. My choice: The G. Eastman–it is in essence a whole grilled avocado topped with pickled carrots, micro-greens, a yummy Gochujang Veganaise on a ciabatta roll. It was flavorful, Read more…
The little crocus that could on our front lawn… So potent with color and life A trip to Highland Park would bring plenty of color These baby blues are a regional Spring favorite Some pink emerges Paper white Buds So many colors Spring afoot A picnic in the park! And Read more…
March 15, 2024
{A nice day by Lake Ontario} {Dentist Views} {The best tortillas} {Why I thrift: Left–Thifted for same price of Right–One pair of pants} {Still Chili Time} {Date Night at Bar Bantam} {Tofu} {Pretty Oil} {Thrift Find} {Tofu Scramble} {Basement Organizing} {Doing Ceramics} {My Mermaid Tail} {Roller Girl} {More Thrift Finds} Read more…
March 14, 2024
When I left Rochester in the early morning, there was snow on the ground. After a gorgeous trip south aligned with the sunrise, I’d arrive inside the bright blue sky So bright that I needed to buy some sunglasses from the Goodwill en route to Orange City. It just so Read more…
March 13, 2024
Another goal of mine while in Florida… swim with the manatees. Having done so in 2006, 2016 and now in 2024, I have seen norms change drastically in Crystal River, Florida. My private tour would be far less fruitful than previous visits and would ultimately kill my underwater camera. Here Read more…
March 12, 2024
I ventured into Old Florida to check out the dark skies. This was the highlight of my quick trip and most definitely well worth it. First, some scenic beauty in the daytime hours. See those tracks in the sand… well I got my rental car stuck in the sand, much Read more…
March 11, 2024
Soon my daily life will be completely different and temporarily out of my control. Finally, my career shift is coming to fruition… so I needed to take an excursion before these drastic changes. I cashed in my miles for a quick excursion to Florida. My first stop was Blue Spring Read more…
