Journeys ::: Palmetto State Park
10 March 2010, 19:44
We recently made a visit to Palmetto State Park near Gonzales, Texas to do some camping and hiking. This park is named for the tropical Dwarf Palmetto plant found in the area. Like many state parks in Texas, one...
World's Largest _______
17 February 2010, 16:12
I recently made a trip to Arlington, TX to attend the 2010 NBA All-Star Game. It was held at the World’s Largest Domed Stadium (Dallas Cowboys Stadium) in front of the World’s Largest Basketball Game Audience (108,713) underneath the...
NYC :: Redux
11 February 2010, 15:20
This past weekend, I navigated my way through NYC on a blind scavenger hunt…with a little help from my iPhone. There was a good feeling that every corner I turned would be a pleasant surprise. Despite the sub-freezing temperatures,...
Guest Contributor Ana Beckner: Journeys to Sao Paulo
26 January 2010, 15:15
With over 20 million people, São Paulo is the largest city in South America and 7th in the world. This cosmopolitan center is also known for its great culinary, cultural richness, and of course, its modern…
2009 Dallas Architecture Forum
24 November 2009, 15:17
Last month, I made a trip to Dallas to attend the first lecture series in the 2009 Dallas Architecture Forum. The lectures, by Rem Koolhaas (OMA), Lord Norman Foster (Foster + Partners), and Joshua Prince-Ramus (REX), coincided with...
I ♥ NYC ::: Architecture
22 October 2009, 14:10
As mentioned in my previous post I saw a lot of new architecture on my recent visit to New York City. This was certainly a big year for Manhattan with the opening of the much-anticipated High Line, newly transformed Lincoln...
I ♥ NYC
20 October 2009, 19:46
This past week I had the privilege of heading back to New York City for a much needed dose of one of my favorite cities. I am always amazed that every time I go back to NYC there are...
Visit to Peru
14 September 2009, 21:07
After a long time of wishing to visit Peru, last week my dream came true. I went with a friend on a trip to northern Peru. We chose this area due to the abundant number of cultural places to visit...
The Thunderbird Hotel - Marfa, TX
27 July 2009, 20:44
marfa, TX
24 July 2009, 21:01
Approximately 575 miles to the west of Houston is Marfa, TX, and this past week my wife and some friends made the trek across the state to see what was out there.
