One Month In – Part One

Introduction
We followed the GPS’ purple arrows into Culver City, our modern, corrupted version of Yellow Brick not even Gregory Maguire could dream up. Teddy pointed out the window at the formidable white building, fortified behind a tall, black fence. It’d only be less inviting if the wrought-iron was composed of ivory tusks, pillaged from a [...]

Planning the Road Trip

Introduction
Planning a road trip can be an overwhelming process. Below, the process is broken down into digestible chunks. Take one piece at a time, and don’t rush or stress. It’s fun – if anxiety doesn’t overcome your enthusiasm.
First: buy a large, updated road atlas. Combined with online mapping services like Google Maps or Bing!, you [...]

Minimalism: Attire Guide

Introduction
Overabundance of option and choice make slaves of us all. Cutting to the “core” of your closet, then building from those essentials, simplifies traveling, moving, and living. The challenge is whittling down to your core closet.
Core closet – 1. the attire an individual wears 90 percent of the time. 2. the attire selected under an [...]