When deciding who to reach out to for The Road Linds Travels’ Celebrating Women series, there was no doubt in my mind that Long Beach-based apparel designer, LaChele Steele, had to participate. Have you ever met someone and instantly clicked? Like you knew that you […]
Ashley Hyman and I met twenty-six years ago at cheerleading practice in Middle America. I sat on a bench by my shy self, eager to feel included and like I belonged, as teenage, pubescent children so often do. “Hi!” a cute, curly-haired brunette greeted me. […]
I met Alessia Rosini at Villa Fattorusso in Napoli, Italia on Sunday, July 23, 2023. We were both attending the wedding of a mutual dear friend. “Excuse me? Hello, I’m Alessia. This is Daniel.” She introduced herself and her husband. They were seated directly next […]
International Women’s Day, celebrated today, March 8, honors the achievements of women worldwide while advocating for gender equality. Originating in the early 1900s amid growing labor movements, it gained momentum through socialist and feminist activism. Today, it’s a global call to action, acknowledging progress while […]
You may have noticed things are looking a bit different at The Road Linds Travels. This is because I’m gradually merging my author and portfolio website with my blog. Life is hectic enough, and I just thought, why hassle with two different websites? It’s also […]
It’s that time of year again, and I feel like I just said that. Is anyone else as flabbergasted that the holidays are upon us yet again? And with the holidays comes celebrations, food, and wine. If we’re fortunate, it also comes with good company, […]
At this point, I’ve begun enough blogs with the proverbial “It’s been a while.” So, for the sake of this post, I’m just going to dive right in sans the disclaimers or excuses. Life has been life-ing, and I’ve been rolling along with it. I’m […]
We recently moved into a beautiful new place in a lovely neighborhood and intend on staying for a long time. The last month, as quickly as that time has passed, has been all about home improvement. With that being said, I wanted to assure you, […]
Sangria is a popular, refreshing beverage with a rich history that dates back centuries. This fruity and wine-based concoction originated in Spain, making it an integral part of Spanish culture and cuisine. The word “sangria” itself is derived from the Spanish word “sangre,” meaning blood, […]
Crater Lake, a mesmerizing natural marvel nestled in the heart of Southern Oregon, is a testament to the forces of nature. Formed approximately 7,700 years ago within the remains of Mount Mazama, The caldera lake is the deepest in the United States and is the […]
