Category: travel
A Study of the New Latvian National Library
Last summer when I was in Latvia for the Positivus Music Festival, I was lucky enough to go to the soft opening of the new National Library of Latvia,when it was just barely open....
Houston Heart City
I’ve spent the last few days in Houston, including being here for my favorite holiday, Valentine’s Day. Here are a few holiday-themed heart-inspired pictures from the city.
I Went to Portland, Oregon Last Week!
I went to Portland, Oregon last week for the first time ever. I Storifed my experience, and you can read it here!
Gilded Cherry In My Drink
Portland, I think I love you. Eating a gold-flecked cherry out of my fancy Manhattan #Portland
Back in Nashville, And Things Have Changed!
In the 90s I spent a lot of time in Nashville, Tennessee. I met my now-husband through friends who lived in the city, and I went to Nashville a lot to see him. This...
From Positivus to Austin!
I’m pleased that I have once again managed to get to the Positivus festival and back again, even though this year I wasn’t sure that I was going to be able to go. Now...
Unrest in Ukraine Makes Me Wonder About Latvia’s Future
For the last few years, I’ve gone to the Positivus Music Festival every summer in Salacgrīva Latvia. That festival is like a version of the Austin City Limits Music Festival (or maybe the Coachella...
Looking at the Positivus Festival 2014. Should I Go Again?
For the last few years, I’ve repeatedly made the journey to the Positivus Festival in Salacgrīva,Latvia. Usually the decision to go has been a fairly easy one. It’s hot in Texas, so why not...
In Florida? Visit the Fab Weeki Wachee Springs!
It’s summer, the time when so many people head to Florida for family vacations. Since part of my family lives in Florida, I’ve spent a lot of time there. Since I’m not big on...