Category Archives: People
But you have to have it! Um…no, really, no
Please be prepared, this might come off slightly in the realm of rant. Some of my friends and I, as well as several of my family members and I have been having an ongoing conversation about the acquirement of “stuff” since … Continue reading
Posted in Daring, Identity, Life, People, Social Norms, travel
Tagged consumerism, downsizing, expat lifestyle, freedom, materialism, minimalism, owning things, peer pressure, people versus stuff, plastic, pollution, shopping for groceries with a bicycle, social pressure, unwanted advertising
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The Oscars and Book Covers
At Starbuck’s this morning, the patron in front of me in line, the two baristas behind the counter, and myself were all discussing the Oscars. None of us had actually watched the awards, though most of us had checked online … Continue reading
Killing Words
The following is a short essay in the form of a story based on my travels. All the places mentioned here are place I have been. Everything, except the conversation, are taken from things that happened in life. I found … Continue reading
Posted in Daring, history, Identity, Life, People, Social Norms, travel
Tagged beijiu, China, disappeared, Elephant Cave, Guangzhou, history, Li River, lies, Lijiang, river, searching woman, truth, words can't say
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Traveling like Rey
Have you ever noticed how light some of fantasy characters travel? How little some of them exist on? It’s amazing. I was watching Star Wars: The Force Awakens recently, like many other people on planet Earth and was struck by … Continue reading
Posted in Life, People, travel
Tagged Aragorn, backpack, characters, Fantasy, minimalism, only a carry-on, packing, packing for traveling, packing light, Rey, Strider
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Climbing Walls
__________ Photo Credit: Ciara Darren Location: Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan
Posted in Daring, history, Identity, Life, People
Tagged fun, Japan, man climbing wall, Osaka, Osaka Castle, quotes
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10 Shrines of History, Politics, and Wonder – a.k.a. Museums
Museums throw open the doors to the past, the future, and the facts and opinions we might never otherwise come in contact with. Recently, Knyght and I visit The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. We meant to stay just … Continue reading
Posted in Art, history, Identity, People, travel
Tagged Asian Art Museum, China, Fort Ross, international politics, Japan, Japanese history, MET, Metropolitan Museum, museum, Russians in California, Sanxingdui, South Korea, The Field Museum, The Korean National History Museum, Yashukan museum, Yasukuni shrine
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Breath of Fire
Posted in Life, People
Tagged existence, fleeting life, living fully, philosophy, philosphy, reflections, water spouts
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Ciara Darren 