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The Deep Dish (part 2)
Greetings from Chicago –or some suburb just outside of Chicago. According to the hotel writing pad by my bed, I’m in Arlington Heights....

Martina
Jun 14, 20184 min read
Thinks
I suppose you may be wondering why I haven’t written after I talked a big game about being more regular about it now that summer has...

Martina
May 21, 20183 min read
Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?
It’s the title of a kind of disturbing short story I read once for a summer Literature class back in community college. It’s the best I...

Martina
Apr 18, 20183 min read
Old Tales, New Orleans
Last you heard from me, I was grumpy and ready to leave Canada. It’s been a month and change since then. Lots of time has passed,...

Martina
Aug 13, 20176 min read
Oh, Canada
Who knows where to start on this past week? Certainly not I. I had fully intended on updating this when I touched down in Vancouver, but...

Martina
Jun 22, 20175 min read
Wood You Believe It?
I am completely in love with Santa Cruz –at least what I’ve seen of it. What follows is actually a brief summary of my time here. There’s...

Martina
Jun 12, 20174 min read
The Punshine State Edition
Hello again! I’ve traveled clear across the state of Florida, and am currently writing this update from New Port Richey –a town a little...

Martina
Jun 2, 20172 min read
Des Plaines Truth
Oh, Chicago. What an interesting trip you were. Following my previous update –after we had gotten settled into the hotel and everything–...

Martina
May 24, 20174 min read
The Deep Dish
Touchdown in Chicago was turbulence city. I bet it’s all that wind they keep going on and on about. They’re just blowing a lot of hot...

Martina
May 18, 20173 min read
The Plane Truth
I don’t think you ever notice just how many people literally fly solo until you’re subjected to open seating on an airplane. Folks are...

Martina
May 16, 20173 min read
Utter Nunsense
Jinnu likes to drive fast. Even when taking the wide bends that are apparently pretty common here, he can be caught pushing 50mph. It’s...

Martina
May 12, 20173 min read
It’s About Time (And Other Things)
A lot happened yesterday. Here’s just a rundown of some things. It is in no way exhaustive of every experience yesterday –travel and...

Martina
May 11, 20173 min read
I’m Basically a Communist Now(?)
As promised, here’s a further account of my adventures to date. It was in the heart of Miami, but set apart in a way that is patently...

Martina
May 8, 20174 min read
When Will My Reflection Show…
So, good first day. I’m writing this blog from my phone, though, as the retreat center I’m currently at is seriously lacking in creature...

Martina
May 5, 20172 min read
I Just Need Space, Okay?
A couple nights ago I woke up suddenly out of a shallow sleep in an utter panic because I started thinking about what I would possibly do...

Martina
May 4, 20171 min read
Procrastination and Preparedness
It’s T-minus 4 days until the adventure begins. First stop: My own backyard. Of course not literally, that would be silly. I’ll be...

Martina
May 1, 20172 min read
Of Undetermined Hope
I’ve always fancied myself a writer of sorts. Never much had anything to write about, though –student papers and Master’s thesis,...

Martina
Apr 27, 20171 min read
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