The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz, Iran, ranks among the world’s most beautiful and awe-inspiring places. The Qajar dynasty built the mosque in 1888. It is famously known as “The Pink Mosque” because of its magnificent interior decoration. When you…
Road trip with my dog across the United States
Yours truly completed a round-trip journey between Los Angeles and New York over seventy days with my dog, Felix. The route spanned twenty-seven states and featured visits to national parks, historical landmarks, and various cultural sites. This long-distance trip highlighted…
Villa Savoye: Le Corbusier’s Architectural Masterpiece
Tour the iconic Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier – an easy day trip from Paris. I’ve always wanted to see the Villa Savoye designed by Le Corbusier in person, and I finally got the chance. It was well worth the…
Felix the dog sees snow for the first time
In this episode of MasterClass with Felix: Our Mexican Rescue, Felix experiences snow for the first time. It’s delightful to witness our dog Felix experiencing “firsts” all over again. “Watching our dog Felix experience new things for the first time…
Spinning in the Dry Riverbed of the Zayayndeh River – Isfahan, Iran
Here I am spinning in the now dry, due to damming and farm irrigation, Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran. The swan boats, sleeping, waiting for the next waters to wake them up. The Si-o-se-pol bridge, longing for its purpose, appears…
Bernie Sanders vs. Ben & Jerry: Unpacking Their Feud
The debate between Bernie Sanders and his feud with Ben & Jerry has sparked interest as a Bernie Sanders vs Ben and Jerry’s scenario continues to unfold. The scoop on the legendary showdown between the ice cream moguls and the…
Michael Heizer’s Double Negative
A Birthday Wish Come True. Visiting Michael Heizer’s Double Negative Double Negative is a piece of land art located in the Moapa Valley on Mormon Mesa (or Virgin River Mesa) near Overton, Nevada. Double Negative was completed in 1970.
Launch of the DELTA IV Heavy at Vandenberg SLC-6
A Dream Set Ablaze There is something profoundly poetic about watching a rocket tear through the sky, bridging the gap between earthbound dreams and the endless possibilities of space. As a lifelong aficionado of space exploration, the idea of witnessing…
Spinning at The Castro – the Gay Neighborhood of San Francisco
Here I am spinning at the Castro in San Francisco The Castro neighborhood of San Francisco is one of the most famous gay neighborhoods in the world, renowned for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community and rich history. San Francisco’s “gay village”…
Spinning in the Court of the Lions
I am spinning in the Courtyard of the Lions. It is the main courtyard of the Nasrid dynasty Palace of the Lions. This courtyard is located in the heart of the Alhambra. The Alhambra is a Moorish citadel made up…


