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Wicked Dark Frozen Hot Chocolate
Wicked Dark Frozen Hot Chocolate New York City summers practically melt your shoes into the asphalt. You definitely need a serious cooling strategy. I always crave a witty, sophisticated frozen dessert during heatwaves. F. Scott Fitzgerald famously noted the city's endless possibilities. He wrote, "Anything can happen, now that we've slid over this bridge."1 Therefore, we must drink something equally magnificent. My wicked dark frozen hot chocolate fulfills that promise completely. A Sophisticated New York City Dessert Creating the perfect New York City dessert demands high-quality ingredients. I combine two phenomenal cocoas for this spicy chocolate drink. Valrhona 70% unsweetened…
Volta: Canceling a Gym Membership and the Art of Walking Away
Key Takeaways/Summary This essay begins with a universally frustrating experience and slowly peels back the layers of our modern economy. It examines how corporate design deliberately traps consumers in endless…
Diptych: How Lord Byron’s Apocalyptic Poem Built the Boeing 747
Summary I explore the hidden connections between a 19th-century climate disaster and modern aviation. We trace how the Mount Tambora eruption caused global cooling. This catastrophic event killed off horses…
Wicked Dark Frozen Hot Chocolate
Wicked Dark Frozen Hot Chocolate New York City summers practically melt your shoes into the asphalt. You definitely need a serious cooling strategy. I always crave a witty, sophisticated frozen…
The Bitter Orange and Cardamom Tart: A Dinner Party Masterpiece
Key Takeaways/Summary This Bitter Orange and Cardamom Tart is an absolute showstopper. The dessert balances bright citrus notes with warm spices. You will love the incredibly velvet-smooth texture. Guests will…
Exploring NYC’s Most Iconic Clocks: A Personal Journey
Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Key Takeaways: Exploring NYC's Historic Timepieces My personal exploration covers twelve incredible horological landmarks scattered across our metropolis. You will discover the hidden history behind…
Rowing to Mexico: A Deep Dive History of the Boquillas Crossing
Key Takeaways If you are interested in learning about Boquillas Port of Entry history, here are some essential facts to know. One important topic for travellers is understanding Boquillas Port…
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Lions kill zebra, hyenas eat zebra, game drive in Masai Mara Kenya
Gorilla Trekking in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
African Safari in Sabi Sands, Kruger National Park - South Africa
Spinning at Lake Victoria
Caldor Fire approaching Kirkwood, CA - time lapse from the meadow
Greenland Ice Sheet
Spinning Around The World - the 2020 Mega Cut
Alex Westerman Spinning Around The World
TWA Flight Center and TWA Hotel at JFK Airport
The Silent Erasure of a Childless Queer Divorce
Key Takeaways / Summary My twenty-year marriage to David ended in a devastating silence. Because we had no children, our shared community completely vanished from my life. I am left…
How Divorce Erases Your Past: A Gay Man’s Perspective
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS The emotional impact of gay divorce remains largely unstudied by modern psychology. Researchers lack sufficient data because marriage equality represents a relatively new…
The Illusion of the Present: Curating the Artifacts of a Dead Relationship
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways This article examines the psychological toll of emotional taxidermy following a sudden divorce. I explore how curated domestic spaces trap us in a…
About The Writer
Alexander Westerman has worked as a creative director, and has always been fascinated by how visual design can elicit powerful emotions from people. There is something truly magical about creating connections between individuals and the brands they consume. As Alex transitioned into writing, he channeled that passion for vibrant, vivid details into crafting stories that would captivate readers. Through his novels, he brings to life characters who are complex, dynamic, and utterly compelling, all within the context of richly-drawn worlds that are equally as vivid as the people who inhabit them. For Alex, writing is all about turning beautiful, fleeting moments into stories that will last a lifetime in fiction and IRL.