Backyard Luxury

I first encountered Nordstrom during my trip to Seattle. The retail giant awed me with its extensive handbag and shoe section (almost an entire floor!), and so when it was announced Nordstrom would be staking ground in my own city, I had been eagerly awaiting its arrival for months. When it at last opened its doors in September, I had despairingly...

A Word of Recommendation

Every summer, I try to set a goal for myself. One year it was to catch up with as many old friends and classmates as possible. Another year it was to start exploring the surprisingly vast number of cultural/artistic events my growing city had to offer. Just this past summer, in addition to continuing my artistic escapades, I had another goal of learning...