Most of the writing I've been doing lately is either in my own personal blogs or for final papers in my college English classes. Currently, I am writing an academic paper for a class called "Childhood, War and the Graphic Novel." It discusses the power of collective memory and the transmission of trauma to the second generation children of Holocaust survivors.What I've written...
On this page you will find a selection of articles I have written and, mostly, published both in print and online. From travel guides, belly dancing and mountain climbing to extreme weather and scientific research, it's all here.
"See the Everglades: two ways in two days"
Published: Miami.com, The Miami Herald - July 2007 | [Link to published article]
No trip to the region is complete without a journey through the lush, subtropical wilderness of the Everglades. Although the Glades lacks towering mountains, gaping canyons or majestic waterfalls, this national park – the third largest – is perhaps more remarkable."A tourist trip through the Everglades"
Published: Miami.com, The Miami Herald - July 2007 | [Link to published article]
Use this itinerary to spend a day in the Glades as any tourist should: skimming the shallow waters by airboat, exploring the park by tram and sampling frog and fish food fare."A nature-lover's day in the Glades"
Published: Miami.com, The Miami Herald - July 2007 | [Link to published article]
Use this itinerary to explore the Glades' natural glories by foot, bike or kayak -- preferably in the dry season months from November to April, when wildlife is most plentiful."Our marvelous museums"
Published: Miami.com, The Miami Herald - June 2007 | [Link to published article]
The ever-expanding mosaic of Miami arts and culture offers plenty of visual stimulation, cultural expression and intellectual exploration to pique anyone's interest."Miami Wild"
Published: Miami.com, The Miami Herald - July 2007 | [Link to published article]
Tourists and families flock from all over the world to see exotic species in Miami and South Florida. (And no, we're not just talking about South Beach wildlife.)"20 great parks, 20 great outings"
Published: Miami.com, The Miami Herald - June 2007 | [Link to published article]
From suburb to city to ocean strip, Miami parks offer natives and tourists the chance to explore tropical life, relax in nature or try something new. The local park scene boasts sunny beaches, exotic rainforests, modern art, lush mangroves, water sports, and even intense domino games. There's something for everyone: outdoor or indoor, on ocean or land.
Below are our 20 favorite park picks..."Parkinson's researchers get grant"
Published: The Independent Florida Alligator - November 11, 2005
Judy Whitmore was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 54. Six years later, she can still make par on the golf course."Survivor fights cancer with smoke-free jazz lounge"
Published: The Independent Florida Alligator - July 30, 2005
The smooth sounds of jazz flowed through the low roar of the crowd. Men and women clustered together, chatting, laughing and savoring an atmosphere unlike any other in Gainesville."Alachua woman opens teen-outreach community center"
Published: Alligator.org, The Independent Florida Alligator - July 18, 2005
D.J. Chandler started running away from home when she was only 12 years old."Plein air" artists capture Alachua outdoors"
Written for JOU3101: Reporting - July 30, 2005
She held her brush in the air like she was conducting a symphony."Ethnic dance students 'hip'-notize locals"
Written for JOU3101: Reporting - July 31, 2005
The soft chiming of finger cymbals, jingling of jewelry and rustle of taffeta could be heard from backstage as the audience waited for the show to begin.--
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