Cities have a distinct way of imprinting themselves on our memories. From iconic landmarks to unique architectural styles, each city tells a story through its design. Yet while buildings and monuments often take center stage, there’s another element quietly shaping a city’s identity: its landscaping. Landscaping defines the spaces between buildings, adding texture, color, and […]
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Spend time in any of California’s major cities, and it’s hard to miss the rather depressing degradation of our previously beautiful state. After traveling through mile after mile of blank suburbs followed by dense concrete jungle, it becomes clear that Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are in dire need of an aesthetic facelift. […]
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While describing locations or items as ‘jewels’ is an overdone method of advertising their value, every once in a while you find something that is worthy of the monicker. The neighborhood of La Jolla, located in the northwestern reaches of San Diego, is one such community. Ranging from a rugged coastline to rolling hills covered […]
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It’s no secret that introverts love to be alone. Research suggests that almost half of all of us are introverted, including those whose introversion is blended with some degree of extroversion. Those of us with introverted personalities are prone to feeling worn out or “drained” by social interaction, which is why alone time is much […]
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This post is one borne of frustration and despair in equal parts. If you’ve ever had the uniquely infuriating experience of being a first time home owner, I think you’ll be able to relate After years of scrounging and saving in an 800 square foot two bedroom, 1.5 bath condo, my wife and I were […]
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The Japanese have an interesting concept called ‘shokunin’, which is directly translatable to English as ‘craftsman’ or ‘artisan’. The literal translation doesn’t tell the full story, however – shokunin means not only having the technical skills in the craft, but also implies an attitude and social consciousness, where the shokunin has a social obligation to […]
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As someone who made an attempt at a do-it-yourself landscaping project in his own backyard, John Max can safely say that it was the worst experience of his life. While he had always been happy to try his hand at completing his own home improvement work, he realized how far out of his depth he […]
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