Brew City Coffee
Milwaukee’s coffee shops have become my favorite places to slow down—rooms with real china, a sense of history, and the rhythm of the neighborhood outside the window. These are the spaces where the city feels alive.
Places, Spaces, and People
I am writing about being out and enjoying the landscape around me. That can be in a city, neighborhood, or someplace more remote. Regardless of “where” I am I also enjoy watching how people are using the spaces or places that they have created and adapted for human activity.
The blog started when I moved to Iceland in 2024, but since that time it seems like I should write about more of my experiences in the landscape as I travel and as I move through the city where I live. Feel free to subscribe to the blog below.
Latest Blog Posts
The Lighthouse Adventure–Part 2
Part 2 of my White Shoal Lighthouse story—this time about the station itself. From generators and infrastructure to places to hang out, the sleeping rooms, as well as the restoration makes this remote outpost both livable and unforgettable. #WhiteShoalLighthouse #Above63
The Lighthouse Adventure–Part 1
In late summer I found myself in the middle of Lake Michigan on the White Shoal Lighthouse, which stands alone in Lake Michigan. For a week I lived on the station between sky and water, climbing endless stairs, watching spiders catch sunrise light, spotting ships on the horizon, and ending each night under the stars…
Now I’m Part of the Map
Who gets caught on Google Street View? That would be me while taking photos one day in a neighbohood. Now I’m officially on the map—captured while capturing. A meta moment for a geographer. 📸🗺️ #OnTheMap #StreetViewLife #Reykjavik #GeographerMoments
My North Iceland Adventure
Don’t rush Iceland. I finally made it back to the North—eight days exploring waterfalls, geothermal fields, fishing villages, and even a seal-covered shoal. There’s a reason beauty fatigue is real here: the landscape is that spectacular. My latest blog post: My North Iceland Adventure is at: http://www.above63.com/blog/my-north-iceland-adventure #Iceland #NorthIceland #SlowTravel #TravelWriting #Above63 #Travel
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- Brew City Coffee
- The Lighthouse Adventure–Part 2
- The Lighthouse Adventure–Part 1
- Now I’m Part of the Map
- My North Iceland Adventure
- Visiting Iceland Felt Like Visiting Home
- What am I Doing in an Improv Class?
- Why Write About Milwaukee?
- Walking, Reykjavik, and Urban Design
- Transitioning the Blog
- What do I Miss from Iceland?
- Am I Going to Write More About Iceland now that I’m Home?
- Rephotography and an Affection for a Place
- When Your Lifeguard Wears a Parka
- Life without McDonald’s and Starbucks
- Five Icelandic Sayings I’m Taking Home with Me.
- Tourists in my Neighborhood
- From Plokkfiskur to Arctic Char: My Adventures in Food and Grocery Stores
- What’s More Difficult than Getting a Fulbright to Iceland? Finding an Apartment in Reykjavik.
- The Wall Art in Reykjavik
- I Have Forgotten That it is Summer
- Decoding Modern Apartment Quirks: From Door Latches to Dimmer Switches
- I’ve Come to Love the Electric Scooter
- Should I Work or Should I Play?
- Surprisingly Smooth: Settling In and Exploring Reykjavik
- I’ve Arrived in Reykjavik
- So What Are You Bringing With You to Iceland?
- Visitar la Isla del Encanto antes de ir a Islandia
- Vacation Iceland vs. Real Iceland
- The Proposed Project–Location Intelligence and the Business Curriculum
- Applying for and Receiving the Fulbright
- How is my greyhound responsible for all of this?
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Disclaimer: all views expressed are mine and are not representative of the U.S. government.
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