Category Archives: History

In Search of Silence

Posted on February 22, 2022 by TheJessicaness

SATURDAYSome people spend the weekend looking for distractions but after a busy week of dealing with the noisy other, Caleb and I find our escape in the peace of the desert. There is a calm here that is covered in … Continue reading →

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South, Through Nebraska

Posted on August 7, 2021 by TheJessicaness

Missouri River I slept so good with a storm raging outside that had cleared up before we went to downtown Pierre looking for historic buildings worth sharing their facades and possibly their history. The only thing we found was the … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree National Park, A Week Later

Posted on May 8, 2021 by TheJessicaness

We were out here just six days ago but are just as excited to see what nature has available for us today. We would be trying to find camping if we had any of our gear as we have things … 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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Signs of London

Posted on November 6, 2020 by TheJessicaness

I spent over two weeks in London, mostly outside, to compensate for the lack of trees in Bahrain and the denial of access to these places (deemed non-essential) for so long, which was still an issue during my visit. This … Continue reading →

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