He Who Wanders

A Return to Russia

August 23, 2021

And so the Motherland calls me back. It’s been 5 years since I traveled to Russia as a study abroad student. The temperature was -20°F on that brisk winter night I arrived in St. Petersburg. Not even the locals braved the city streets. And yet, as I stared out of the frost-encrusted windows, St. Petersburg stunned me with its colorful, European architecture and numerous, icy canals. It was inevitable. I would fall in love with the city, the country, and the people. And I did. … More A Return to Russia

The Yakutia Incident

August 19, 2021

In regards to the Yakutia Incident, much doubt has been placed on my official statements and testimony. The cynical among you have cited the slightest of contradictions in my accounts and even noted supposed tics in my body language as evidence of deceit. And so it follows that accusations have been made of criminal activity and cover-up. I have done my best to ignore these accusations since they are baseless and thus could not ever manifest into official charges. Yet, it has become clear to me in recent days that these conspiracy theories have generated undue curiosity in the incident, curiosity which could prove quite dangerous. As this was my chief concern when fabricating my statements, let me address the Yakutia Incident with utmost transparency. The truth, I hope, will deter further inquisition. … More The Yakutia Incident

Silence

August 12, 2021

Half-sung praises
Sound in silence
Where an echo finds room to grow. … More Silence

In the Shadow of Mt. Spire

July 22, 2021

Mt. Spire shone brilliant and white above the bristly pines. In the noontime sun, one could see the snow weep and the summer trails reveal themselves. It was a wonderful sight for any climber. However, Anna would consider it even more wonderful if she did not have to hike ten miles to actually get there. … More In the Shadow of Mt. Spire

Day Trips in Georgia

July 15, 2021

As the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi is the country’s main draw. But in my opinion, any tourist in Georgia needs to step outside the city for a day or two. What really makes Georgia a beautiful country is its nature, and you can find two great examples of this in Kazbegi and the Kakheti region. … More Day Trips in Georgia

My Time in Tbilisi

June 9, 2021

As Covid-19 slowly releases its grip on the world, travel is making a comeback. I for one have been waiting eagerly to put the pandemic behind me and venture back out into the world. So, having received my vaccine and saved a bit of money, I finally booked my first trip. This time I headed to Tbilisi in the beautiful country of Georgia. … More My Time in Tbilisi

Beyond the Backwoods

May 29, 2021

Beyond the backwoods,
Where the trees grow tall,
Lies a church inked in shadow… … More Beyond the Backwoods

Let Me Lie

April 3, 2021

In twisted dreamscapes,
We meet most often,
Where the leather sky looms
And the forest shifts
Like tigers in the night. … More Let Me Lie

New Fantasy Novel Teaser

February 16, 2021

While the Carian Empire wages a war to eradicate all magic, rumors surface about otherworldly beings who steal warriors of great power. Titus Blackburn couldn’t care less, however. Although a skilled warrior with magic runes tattooed on his body, Titus’s only concern is finding his parents, who abandoned him as a child. Yet, as Titus chases a new lead, he learns the great threats of his time are intimately linked with his parents’ disappearance. … More New Fantasy Novel Teaser

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Still Waters

January 18, 2021

Where now the dark lady
With head of black and dress of night?
Where now the shine of gold
Who in her glance glitters bright? … More Still Waters

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