Category: Travels

Mira lifted my clothing and placed the burning pot of frankincense underneath. Luckily for me, I watched her do the same to my friend first, so I knew what to expect. The dancing ribbons of smoke from the resin disappeared under my clothing.  At first, I was a little taken aback—I had never seen or… Read more

The concierge handed me a map, traced the route I should take, and off I went. Trastevere was my destination and walking my only mode of transportation. The route took me past the ancient ruins of the Colosseum and the Forum, past the city center, over the bridge of the Tiber River, and to, what… Read more

I am back in St. Louis again. Today I visit the St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM). I take exit 1E right off interstate I-170. It takes me past the famous Washington University, toward Forest Park, the site of the 1904 World’s Fair Pavilion. I arrive at the art museum hungry, so I go straight to… Read more