I couldn't even get halfway through this book, but I'm reviewing it anyway because 1) I personally find it very interesting/satisfying to read negative reviews about books I didn't like and am projecting that potential interest onto you, and 2) Because I find myself highly irritated by this book and want to vent about it. … Continue reading Book Review: Less by Andrew Sean Greer →

Chapter 4: The Grand Canyon and Southern Utah Eddie, a friend who lives in Chicago, flew out and met me in San Diego for the last leg of my trip. Ed's a photographer (like he actually does it for a living) and though I was excited to spend a week in his inimitable company, I … Continue reading The Road: Chapter 4 →

Chapter 2: Highway 1, Los Angeles, and San Diego After I ate my emotionally tainted turkey burger and left the private school, I went over the Bay Bridge into San Francisco and got onto Highway 1. People. This road was soooooo cool. For most of the route it wound right along the ocean, whether it … Continue reading The Road: Chapter 2 & 3 →