Dear Mariah and anyone else going to England, You’re headed across the pond. By the time you’re done in England, you’ll know that trash goes in the litter bin, pants are actually called trousers, beer doesn’t taste that bad when it’s warm—English beer, at least. And after our first close encounter with a giant red… [Read more…]
November 9, 2011
“Certainly, the current perceptions [of the Vietnam conflict] through literature, film, and television need to be interpreted, related to one another—and transcended.” —Peter C. Rollins, “The Vietnam War: Perceptions through Literature, Film, and Television,” 1984. I. I first saw live footage of war when I was thirteen. The news coverage of the 2003 invasion of… [Read more…]
September 26, 2011
I know it’s been forever and a day since I’ve last posted. But here is an essay I wrote for my advanced composition class. I still have to turn in a final draft later this semester, so any feedback would be fantastic! Thanks. –Derek In front of me stood three tumblers of Scotch whisky. From… [Read more…]
July 14, 2011
My original food blog “The Food Abides” turned out to be already claimed by a trademarked website. Whoops. Behold! The new “Foodoo Child” Go check it out. http://foodoochild.wordpress.com/
July 5, 2011
Who loves food? Go check the new post at The Food Abides!
June 26, 2011
I love to eat. I love to cook. I love to write. Ergo, it makes sense for me to accept the position of traveling food critic for The Chicago Tribune. While I wait for them to extend me that opportunity, I think I’ll just manage my own new food blog instead. Check it out: The… [Read more…]
June 23, 2011
Vomit on the Page needs direction. Please answer the poll and, if you’re so inclined, leave a comment!
June 22, 2011
Next spring will be my final competitive track season and I want to break the 4-minute barrier for 1500m. While not as glamorous, nor as impressive, as breaking the 4-minute barrier for a full mile, it’s one of those stats that I want. And I want it badly. For now, it starts with a successful… [Read more…]
June 21, 2011
I wrote a post for Patagonia’s company blog, The Cleanest Line, in which I covered a Great Lakes awareness event. You can check it out here!
June 15, 2011
This one’s for the gear-junkies. Here are my top ten favorite travel items with what I consider the upgrade option. All non-Patagonia for obvious reasons. In fact, I tried stayed away from apparel because clothing needs change depending on gender, climate and local customs. In no particular order: 1. A book. Reading is maybe one… [Read more…]
December 24, 2011
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