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  • I woke up early this morning and set out to take some photos of the New York City skyline at sunrise.  It was a great morning, with lots of thoughts on events from so long ago.

    New York City Skyline at Dawn

    Posted on January 28, 2012 | 2 Comments
    I woke up early this morning and set out to take some photos of the New York City skyline at sunrise. It was a great morning, with lots of thoughts on events from so long ago.

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  • Photos from a quick ride through Pennsylvania.

    The Heartland

    Posted on January 28, 2012 | No Comments
    Photos from a quick ride through Pennsylvania.

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  • I spent the morning undergoing an endoscopy.  For those of you planning on undergoing surgery, always check what your doctor is planning on performing.  Time travel, here we come.

    Time Travel

    Posted on January 18, 2012 | No Comments
    I spent the morning undergoing an endoscopy. For those of you planning on undergoing surgery, always check what your doctor is planning on performing. Time travel, here we come.

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  • After almost six months of life in China, I have made my way back home for a short visit.  This post is a brief review on my changed thoughts about life as an American.

    Stateside

    Posted on January 16, 2012 | No Comments
    After almost six months of life in China, I have made my way back home for a short visit. This post is a brief review on my changed thoughts about life as an American.

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  • TweetAs the world moves on from the name that was Irene, it is strange to follow emotions that exist, to me, only as a status on Facebook.  So many feelings,...

    A Storm, as Seen From Afar

    Posted on August 29, 2011 | No Comments
    TweetAs the world moves on from the name that was Irene, it is strange to follow emotions that exist, to me, only as a status on Facebook.  So many feelings,...

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  • I'm headed back to China in a bit more than a month, and despite being very excited, there are some simple things that I will certainly miss.

    10 Things I’ll Miss While in China

    Posted on June 21, 2011 | No Comments
    I'm headed back to China in a bit more than a month, and despite being very excited, there are some simple things that I will certainly miss.

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  • A trip to New York City's famed Chinatown.  As the largest and oldest Chinatown around, this is a must visit location if you are ever in the big city.  Old streets, battle sites, fruit and fish markets abound.

    Chinatown Mega Tour: New York City

    Posted on April 5, 2011 | 4 Comments
    A trip to New York City's famed Chinatown. As the largest and oldest Chinatown around, this is a must visit location if you are ever in the big city. Old streets, battle sites, fruit and fish markets abound.

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  • A Black Friday trip through some of the major retailers on the East coast.  Lots of people, lots of stuff and pictures to boot.  A free trip to the great American Circus.

    Black Friday

    Posted on November 28, 2010 | No Comments
    A Black Friday trip through some of the major retailers on the East coast. Lots of people, lots of stuff and pictures to boot. A free trip to the great American Circus.

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  • In my quest for good writing material, I propose an outlandish idea; a mega-trip to visit all of the East Coast Chinatowns by means of the ultra-discount Chinatown bus services.

    The Chinatown Mega-Tour

    Posted on November 22, 2010 | No Comments
    In my quest for good writing material, I propose an outlandish idea; a mega-trip to visit all of the East Coast Chinatowns by means of the ultra-discount Chinatown bus services.

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  • A day hike in the Catskills bring a bunch of good pictures, a look back at the areas history, and some thoughts on the subtle beauty that lies in these mountains.

    Balsam Mountain

    Posted on September 14, 2010 | No Comments
    A day hike in the Catskills bring a bunch of good pictures, a look back at the areas history, and some thoughts on the subtle beauty that lies in these mountains.

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