Exploring life's off-the-beaten-path options.
Yesterday, I was looking for a specific book in one of my closets. While moving folders, books and magazines, I distinguished curvy characters thru a plastic bag. Could it be? For years, I have been looking for a set of postcards I bought in Thailand. I have stopped buying trivial, not useful souvenirs during my [...]
There are many factors distinguishing California from other states. However, there is no way to deny palm trees come to mind when thinking about the Golden State. I mean, they are everywhere: adorning boulevards, lining the freeway and beautifying public (and private) spaces. Their silhouettes are in the state’s license plates. Mega popular burger chain, [...]
When I moved to California, I ended up living several miles from the coast. My friends and coworkers were mortified by my decision of not living close to the beach. Being from Puerto Rico, spending countless days having communion with the sand and waves, I had no urge to set up residence near salty breezes. [...]
Dusty trail. Blistering sun. A shortage of trees and a dry riverbed. Who convinced me to relax in a place like this? The trail is only 1.5 mile one way but the walk has felt like a marathon. I keep up the pace. Somewhere around here, maybe behind those harsh walls, there is a waterfall. [...]
A walk around my neighborhood brings a sense of nostalgia. As I walk thru the streets, the small, one story houses originally built in the area are squished between huge apartment complexes. In the name of progress and profits, the lot, that used to contain a one family house, is used to construct a 10 [...]
I jumped from my seat when the recorded voice on the Metro said to get out at the Pershing Square stop for a visit to Grand Central Market. For some reason, I was going to make it till Union Station. The rain sprinkled my camera lens during the short walk from the station to the [...]
Hope you guys are not tired of coves, tide pools and red, layered cliffs. A few weeks ago, I published some photos of Pelican Cove located in Rancho Palos Verdes. I have continued hiking around the area and was able to visit a place that was on my sight for quite some time. Abalone [...]
The colors covering the natural assets of Death Valley National Park are too many to count. There are pearly white salt beds. Olive green melting patches can be spotted in charcoal mountains. Traces of mauve, magenta and lilac lines run thru the faces of rock like veins. I can write pages and pages describing the [...]
I am not getting to where I want to go but in this case I don’t care. A half-moon shaped cove full of sapphire colored water is in front of me. The only element separating me from the foamy waves is a 200 feet drop. Wait a minute. Is that people down there? How they [...]
On an effort to know better the area where I reside, I decided to visit the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. This coastal wetland was designated a protected area by the California Department of Fish and Game since it is a haven for threatened and endangered birds. Ironically enough, the reserve is located within the limits [...]
Hello! I’m glad to meet you. My name is Ruth. I like to bond with people by sharing stories, anecdotes and experiences. This blog is my way to share my stories for outstanding people willing to share the beauty of life.
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