Reviewing the Vestry NYC Restaurant! An amazing experience all around, very welcoming staff, I highly encourage everyone to try the innovative and amazing Japanese-American fare.
Hello Yellowstone Campout!
Yellowstone crew! First COVID travel was very necessary and an absolute delight. The park is incredible at every moment and the people made it even better. Had a very good time. Shoutout Kreech and WHERE’S BAILEY?! for being the best.
Follow your Nose: Tips on Finding Food in Foreign Countries
A wonderful opportunity to share some stories from the road. I present to the Nomadic Network a list of how I found great meals abroad including some tried and true tips and plenty of stories and photos.
What my Asian Mother Would Tell Young Black Leaders
Months and Months of experience and work have culminated into this letter. I spent all of the summer commuting daily with the protestors. I worked hard, stayed humble, and listened to black leadership. After serious thinking, I turn to them the same advice my mother gave to me. I was able to read this at Uprising Sun on Feb 4th.
Enlightenment Reading
Live Reading of my Poem Enlightenment at the Uprising: Inaugural Open Mic
Ebony Reading at Uprising: Inaugural
Live Poetry Reading at Uprising!
Jan 7th Inaugural
Opening Piece for Uprising: Inaugural discussing the important events that happened in our nations capital on January 6th 2021 , where the Capital Building of the United States was invaded and occupied by domestic conspirators and dissenters to peace transfers of power. A poorly attempted coup.
Science, God, and Conspiracy
I discuss why stories have always been the foundation of human belief, why that continues, what the modern stories we tell ourselves are, and why true agnostics are the on the correct path. In my opinion. Read along for current discussions of sad-but-real-life!
2020 in Review
Another year, another open letter to myself. 2020 has been. unique. There are many blessing to be accounted for, and space to grow from lessons learned. Please read if you would like!
The Devil in the White City
A book review of The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. 4.78/5 Give take.
Ultimately Utila
The last of the adventures, taking me from Utila to home. It’s a lot of sadness, but I couldn’t be more proud of the last few weeks before leaving. The island was filled with adventure and joyful souls. Come join for the last of the adventures. Not exactly what I wanted, but I will be back, one day soon, with more tales of travels and exploration. Cheers!
Dear Tony, A Touch of Mexico
Coming on the end of the travel blogs, and I’m floored by my blessings. Thank you for journeying with me and continue to enjoy my writings.
Finding Holbox
A gorgeous paradise exists in the northern Yucatan peninsula. A little hidden island is home to the most beautiful beaches, creatures, and people. Finding my way there is complete happenstance, but it’s so excellent I can’t wait to go back.
Dear Tony, A Bad Taste
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Please enjoy a story, past and present, to hopefully soften the dinner table in these tumultuous times. Be health, be good, savor whatever happiness you can find this holiday
Another reading from an Open Mic in September. First time performing this poem! I look forward to getting better and reading again!
Bâtard Tribeca: A Culinary Experience
This. Food. Was. Exceptional. I wrote a review about my dinner at Bâtard, where I was gratefully to join my friends Luke and Steve. Please enjoy the review and the photos!
Bad Habits
A live performance at the Wonderful Olivia Durfey’s open mic in September. Really enjoyed being in the space, including the little Doug theme song sing-a-long.
Getting Saved By a Vietnamese Boat Lady
A little adventure in the heart of Vietnam, with an excellent friend, SJ and a lucky save from a local.
The Struggle
Live Poetry Reading! Thank you to TB for recording and Olivia for hosting! I hope you enjoy, more to come!
Hawk Attack
A small story and huge photo drop of motorbiking in Vietnam. It’s a classic Vietnam travel experience and for good reason. The ability to get that close to the country is unparalleled and thoroughly worth every minute, risks and all. Sorry for the huge delay. So many things piled up, but enjoy the video at the bottom for a collection of rides and friends.