The Bluebird in My Heart

The Bluebird in My Heart

Reflections on Charles Bukowski's Raw Honesty - Charles Bukowski Literary Analysis About the Poet Charles Bukowski was an American poet, novelist, and short-story writer known for his gritty, unfiltered portrayal of life's hardships. His writing often explored themes of alcoholism, dysfunctional relationships, the drudgery of work, and the hardships of urban living. Despite his tough exterior and often cynical outlook, poems like "Bluebird" reveal a surprising vulnerability beneath the surface. This contrast between his public...

The Haunted Hamburger: A Delicious Encounter in Jerome’s Ghost Town

Savoring one of Arizona's best burgers in America's largest ghost town MMM The Haunted Hamburger was one of the best hamburgers I've ever had! We're having lots of fun and have had some great food if you can't tell. What started as a simple meal stop during our Arizona adventure turned into an unforgettable dining experience with both incredible flavors and fascinating history. Perched on the side of Cleopatra Hill in the historic mining town...

Honeymoon Day 2: Desert, Jeremy is a Bad Boy, and Elk, Deer, and Havalinas Oh My!

We spent honeymoon day one with family.  We left the Bay Area for day two a little before noon and got to Sedona, AZ at 1am.  The ride to Sedona was pretty torturous but I had a pretty good time (I did 90% of the driving so I stayed occupied).  Christina on the other hand saw lots and lots and lots of desert.  I had no idea how big the Mojave Desert is!  The desert...

Def Leppard: Ziggy Stardust

Def Leppard: Ziggy Stardust

My all-time favorite band was one my parents forbade me from purchasing because of their controversial name. This was back in the cassette tape era, long before digital music formats like MP3s or streaming services existed. Since I couldn't buy their music directly, I found a workaround — I would visit my best friend Rob who lived across the street and listen to the band at his house instead. Looking back, I felt like such...

U.S. National Whitewater Center

Today we went to the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte.  From their website the Whitewater Center is "home to the world’s largest man-made recirculating river, the USNWC provides exciting rafting adventures on Class II, III, and IV whitewater rapids. All raft trips include a professional guide, a short trip talk on the fundamentals of rafting and essential safety information and all the technical equipment needed." OK so that all sounds fine and dandy. When...

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