Since I studied and ate in the mall after school, I had time to roam around, do some window shopping, and take photos with my Ricoh Theta for Google Street View. That’s when I met Sabita Tamang who was working behind the Cricket wireless kiosk. Sabita working at Cricket She was an international student from Nepal and applying for the nursing program at the … [Read more...] about Thangka Art
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Thai Landing
Mount Vernon, a haven for millennials and college students has recently turned into a corridor for crime. There have been several incidents where law-abiding citizens have been mugged or gunned down leaving many Baltimoreans feeling vulnerable and insecure. And this was during a time when many retail businesses were still on a rebound after been roiled by weeks of tense … [Read more...] about Thai Landing
Owl Bar
Every October, Baltimore would host a camp and in that same year, it was held at the Baltimore University near the Penn Station. The events were organized by Daniel Schiavone of Snake Hill (not the tavern but the web agency). Just like in DC, after a full day of sessions, we would mosey over to a nearby pub which happened to be the world famous Owl Bar in the grandiose … [Read more...] about Owl Bar
Stetson’s
When a devastating EF-5 tornado struck Joplin, Mo. on May 22, 2011, I had the honor to volunteer with the AmeriCorps. I picked up a lot of debris and pulled a lot of broken branches, and I was amazed at the outpouring of support from Americans all over the country. People were offering services and supplies, and this information was posted on the Joplin Disaster Relief … [Read more...] about Stetson’s
FedEX Fireworks Run
It's July 4th, and just like the last two years, I'm out on the open road enjoying my freedom. This year, I'm transporting air freight airport-to-airport. I booked a load leaving BWI at 8pm, to arrive in Elizabeth, NJ by midnight and depart with another load of overnight packages to BWI by daybreak. Since I wanted to get a head start, I arrived by noon and immediately … [Read more...] about FedEX Fireworks Run
Come to West End for the Sports Vibe
West End is a sports bar that's locally owned and operated. Local hangout and a friendly staff. I had the Annapolis Rose - a hybrid of the Maryland Crab Soup and the Cream of Crab. Reasonable price and a ton of Meat!! The fried shrimp were crunchy and jumbo sized. The six large pieces were gobbled up fast. The seasoned fries were hot and crispy. And I enjoyed the … [Read more...] about Come to West End for the Sports Vibe