Thursday, August 10, 2023

Zion National Park- Overstimulation: Resting in the Virgin River

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Overstimulation: Resting in the Virgin River By Armando Ortiz In the heart of Zion National Park, amidst the towering canyons and desert lan...
Friday, August 4, 2023

Zion National Park: Driving along the Canyons

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Zion National Park: Driving along the Canyons By Armando Ortiz The word Zion is imbued with a sense of sacredness, like a land set aside for...
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Wandering Wonder: Free-verse Piece

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Wandering Wonder By Armando Ortiz Wandering soul of wonder,  under the noon sun splendor. Meandering through the summer,  inside a jacaranda...
Sunday, July 30, 2023

Crater Lake National Park: Road Trips from Los Angeles

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Crater Lake National Park: Road Trips from Los Angeles By Armando Ortiz Crater Lake National Park: Nature’s Geologic Wonder Awaits Situated ...
Thursday, July 27, 2023

Fields of Flowers

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Fields of Flowers By Armando Ortiz Amids fields of white flowers,  A spectacle of nature unfolds. They become floating clouds of wonder, Ado...
Friday, July 7, 2023

The Art of Gustave Moreau: Hieroglyphic Myths, Modern Symbolism, and Roberto Bolano's 2666

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The Art of Gustave Moreau: Hieroglyphic Myths, Modern Symbolism, and Roberto Bolano's 2666 By Armando Ortiz I was first introduced to th...
Thursday, June 29, 2023

Kayaking on the Los Angeles River

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Kayaking on the Los Angeles River  By Armando Ortiz Have you ever floated down the Los Angeles river, catching sight of the traffic on the 1...
Monday, June 26, 2023

Hiking Mount San Jacinto via Deer Springs Trail

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  Hiking Mount San Jacinto via Deer Springs Trail by Armando Ortiz I started the hike at 5am, right as the sunlight began cresting over the ...