Backstage at the Columbus Zoo
Columbus, Ohio has one of the best zoo’s in the country. When Jack Hannah inherited the zoo as director in 1978, it was a mess. But he built it up with his charisma, vision and fantastic fundraising, and even by staying late to help pick up the trash. What he built extends beyond what you […]
Discover Columbus, a Unique Destination
Columbus is a unique place. First impressions: it’s small & there isn’t much happening. But living here, I’m starting to develop a deeper appreciation for the city. It has these hidden possibilities: they’re not obvious like London or New York or San Francisco, but they exist under the surface. 1. It’s Livable The cost of […]
An Unexpected Chill in Brussels
I have heard wonderful things about Brussels: it’s a nice modern city, easy to get around in and beautiful in the summer.
All you need to know about Londoners
London is the premier international city. You can walk down Oxford Street and easily hear 10 languages in 10 steps, because people come from everywhere and anywhere. (I used to think New York was the most diverse city in the world, but it really pales in comparison to London.) Even after 9 years living in […]
Episode 1: Culture, Diversity & Mikela Thomas
For this first episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mikela Thomas, the diversity liaison at Cheshire Elementary School, about culture and diversity.
How to Get The Perfect London Night Shot
I love photography – and have been snapping shots since my first digital SLR in 2004. (Well, before that I shot some 20,000 photos on whatever digital camera I could find.) There are 15 minutes, at the end of day (probably at the beginning too, but I’m not an early riser), when the light is […]
The Joy of a London Train Ride
Some days you just want to get out of town: one of my favorite escapes was the 45 minute train ride down to Brighton.