Category Archives: Art

Hiking in Geyser Country

Posted on August 1, 2021 by TheJessicaness

Dad stays inside to write, thinking it’s overcast, so I’ll venture outside to the Old Faithful Geyser Loop Trail for over half an hour taking in the soft growing sun, the trickling water, and the rising steam. I’ll return to … Continue reading →

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Through Antelope Country

Posted on July 31, 2021 by TheJessicaness

I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to wake up with the sun as living in San Diego feels like being in the bed of a giant who sleeps in till 10 or 11am each day and leaves its large gray … Continue reading →

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Three Days in One

Posted on January 24, 2021 by TheJessicaness

Friday morning starts with a subway ride to Manhattan (man spills his malt beverage twice) and a walk through Washington Square Park (man offers us smoke and pills) to Crop Circle so I can try a preserved veg guokui (crispy … Continue reading →

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Caffeine, Coffee, Cuppa

Posted on January 21, 2021 by TheJessicaness

I’m up early, so I’ll join Farid’s roommate, Eliot, in the kitchen for some caffeine and conversation. When Farid wakes up, he makes us breakfast and more coffee. We have no set plans, just to get out and see the … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back to NYC

Posted on January 20, 2021 by TheJessicaness

Williamsburg Bridge from Brooklyn I’m in a taxi on my way to Bahrain International Airport on a Tuesday afternoon. The seatbelt doesn’t work, and the driver is on a call. Once there, I get to update my “expired” visa so … Continue reading →

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