PHOTO ESSAY: The Pope visits Philadelphia, The week before
The pope visits a city and for two or three frenzied days we receive updates on our timelines about highlights of speeches and photos of crowds. I know this, because I’ve […]
Category Archives: America
Legendary Sleepy Hollow is perfect in October
Nestled thirty miles north of the New York metropolis area lies a tiny village blanketed by a legendary literary lore. Nearly two hundred years after Washington Irving brought to life […]
I went to Graceland
Like any other average Paul Simon fan, I naturally spent a good number of years obsessed with the idea of going to Graceland. Now, I shall endeavor to spend as […]
BATTLEBLOG: IS NEW JERSEY THE WORST STATE IN AMERICA?
Frequently referred to as the “armpit of America,” New Jersey is possibly the least-liked state in the Union. It’s not helped by pop culture (The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire), or its […]
Where to eat (and drink!) in Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC is one of my favorite places in the United States. Since my best friend moved down there in 2008, I have tried to fly down whenever I can. […]
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