Published writings
Here’s a smattering of some of my published work, from Huffington Post to The Guardian.
Texas' Third Coast: America's Most Overlooked Beach Paradise
Unless you live in Dallas or Little Rock or Tulsa, Oklahoma, the first place that comes to mind when you think beach vacation is probably not Texas. But it should be. The Texas Gulf Coast, or America's Third Coast as it's affectionately referred, is 367 miles of warm water, seaside cantinas, and quirky beach towns unlike any you’ll encounter on the the Eastern and Western Seaboards. Here’s what makes this stretch of sand so damn charming.
Make breakfast tacos, not war: Texas towns clash on who gets inventor claim
There’s a war brewing in Texas. Not over guns, cattle or oil – but over breakfast tacos. The breakfast taco, for anyone who doesn’t know, has all the ingredients of a great breakfast: egg, bacon, sausage, cheese and beans wrapped up neatly in a tortilla and punctuated with a pop of salsa on top. It’s cheap, typically $1 to $3 per taco, depending on where you go, and it’s portable; a taco can be eaten with one hand.
Top 10 thrift shops in Austin
Whether you're looking for an Eames chair, a flapper dress, a cheap pair of Jimmy Choos or a bit of music on vinyl, check out the city's wide array of vintage and second-hand stores
What We Learned At Standing Rock: A Guide For Allies
Two weeks ago, four of us decided to drive to Standing Rock and deliver supplies to the water protectors and protestors of the Dakota Access Pipeline. We raised $3,500 in six days and filled two cars to the brim with milk of magnesia (for pepper spray in eyes), firewood, propane, sleeping bags, face masks, construction helmets and other supplies our contacts at the camp said they needed.
Sh*t’s Bad Right Now, So Here’s A Short Story About A Rescued Cat
Shit’s kind of heavy for all of us right now, and we have a long road ahead, but I thought maybe, just maybe, you’d like five minutes of light reading about how I saved a cat and she saved me. Her name is FatFace. She’s been feral for at least five years and she has three teeth and she weighs under five pounds.
Why We Should 'Like' Experiences -- Not Selfies
In a society that has become increasingly insular with the rise of emojis and Amazon delivery service, and more superficial with the glorification of talentless yet beautiful celebrities, why can't we encourage non-narcissistic behavior?
12 Enchanting Small Towns You Should Visit in New Mexico
Madrid, Ruidoso, Silver City and so many more. Endless chromatic skies, the smell of roasting green chiles, gorgeous adobe houses, craggy red mountains—these are the many reasons why New Mexico is called the “Land of Enchantment.” Though larger cities such as Albuquerque and Santa Fe offer plenty to see and do, it is the smaller towns that truly acquaint you with the enchanting traits of New Mexico.
8 Weird Things to
Do in
San Antonio
When it comes to the bizarre, this Texas city has its fair share of wonderfully weird places. San Antonio, one of the largest cities in Texas, is known for its history, rich culture, and vibrant character. But when it comes to the quirky and the curious, it holds its own. The next time you’re visiting the Alamo City, make sure to stop at these eccentric places.
The Most Modernly Stylish Hotels
in Austin
Since Austin is located in Texas, many of its hotels feature an eclectic country and western style. But now with the city booming, it’s not uncommon to spot a super-sleek modern accommodation offering all the amenities a contemporary traveler needs. Here are some of our favorite modern-style hotels.
Depeche Mode Saves
Last time Austin hosted Depeche Mode, mist shrouded their first weekend set at ACL Fest 2013. Gen X moms and dads tucked the kids in for the night, dug out tattered Violator shirts, and willingly gave their minds and spirits over to the band’s narcotic pulse. Much of that same ritual came into play Wednesday night at Circuit of the Americas.
David Bowie: A New Career in a New Town (1977-1982)
By 1977, the Thin White Duke was dead, David Bowie having ditched his cocaine-ravaged body somewhere in Los Angeles before setting out to find a new identity in West Berlin by way of Switzerland.
Nicole Atkins’ Showpiece Pipes
A month into a tour cycle extending to next spring, Jersey-born Nashville singer Nicole Atkins proved to Antone’s Thursday night that it’s difficult to box her in.
STRANGE BREW Is So Bad It’s Awesome
Today marks the 35th anniversary of Strange Brew, and in honor of this great milestone, it's time to discuss this incredibly important, fiercly intellectual film. First, a little backstory: Strange Brew’s roots can be traced to the third season of Canadian sketch comedy SCTV, a series that catapulted the careers of John Candy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, and of course, Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas.
Gillian Anderson Is The Feminist Twitter Hero We Need Right Now
I first started following actress Gillian Anderson’s Twitter account sometime in 2015 after the announcement of The X-files revival. I was a fervent X-phile in my youth—as seen by the very solid FBI badge I made when I was 10—and decided to follow her Twitter account to get updates on the show.
Price Check: What It Costs To Live Small
Tiny houses. We all love them, with their wee-size frames fit for a forest gnome and their Instagram-worthy décor that makes us want to throw away all our belongings—except for one decorative pillow, three books by Jack Kerouac, and forty-five potted succulents.