I've seen ten bird species this week. The number isn't impressive, obviously. And none of the birds are rare. But I've seen ten birds....

Since the year is nearly half over ( what? ) I figured it was worth reflecting on this year's reads thus far. So far I've given eight...

Many tourist traps are just that: promises that lure you in but rarely deliver. I expected the same this week while walking to the Sea...

I've made a lot of short trips over the past few weekends. England has enjoyed uncharacteristically sunny weather, and Yorkshire has...

Every year, I tell myself I should read out of my comfort zone . Extend my horizons. Open my eyes to a greater world. Every year, I'm...

I'm starting off 2025 content . I'm reading magazines and short stories in addition to books. I'm living in a country that has allowed me...

It’s that time of year again: looking back on the books that moved from the to-be-read to read shelf. Every year I try to pick out the...

Exploring Britain has been a good excuse to return to English literature. I go through phases in my reading habits, and it's been awhile...

I've spent much of the past few weeks wandering around the English outdoors. Leeds is circled by a calm riverwalk that leads to the...