Words

This section of the site contains samples of my written works. They are organized into three categories: Travel and Photo Essays, Concert Reviews, and Other Works. Simply click on a title to read the corresponding article!

TRAVEL AND PHOTO ESSAYS

» Destination: Flagstaff May 2010 NEW!
   A whirlwind of adventure in Northern Arizona

» Biosphere 2: A Successful Failure October 2008
   Discover the true story behind this amazing structure

» Jerome on the Range August 2008
   Travel back in time to one of Arizona's most authentic ghost towns

» Colorado Adventure July 2008
   Dad and I attempt to hurry up and relax in the Centennial State

» Las Vegas Revisited October 2007
   The sound of wedding bells has lured me back to Sin City

» Apache Trail Adventure September 2007
   A day trip through Superior and Globe along US60

» Soleri September 2007
   A decorated Italian architect meets some unstable admirers

» Mississippi Road Trip June 2007
   My last-minute road trip that covered seven states in six days

» The Road to Ruby March 2007
   An adventurous expedition to a southern Arizona ghost town

» Las Vegas Adventure January 2007
   Taking on Sin City with my best friend

» Phoenix Trotting Park: Abandoned But Not Forgotten December 2006
   Written exclusively for phx411.com

» Treasures of Tucson September 2006
   A day trip leads me to explore some of Tucson's fine attractions

» Diamond Princess Alaskan Cruise Journal July 2005
   My journal from a week-long cruise through Alaska's inside passage

CONCERT REVIEWS

» The Ataris October 2008
   Live at Tempe Marketplace, Tempe, AZ

» The Shins October 2007
   Live at the Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, AZ

» Edgefest September 2007
   Live at Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek, AZ

» Vans Warped Tour July 2007
   Live at Cricket Pavilion, Phoenix, AZ

» Astronautalis October 2006
   Live at The Modified Arts, Phoenix, AZ

» Lagwagon with The Lawrence Arms November 2005
   Live at The Clubhouse, Tempe, AZ

» Death Cab for Cutie November 2005
   Live at the Marquee Theater, Tempe, AZ

» Story of the Year with Anberlin September 2005
   Live at the Marquee Theater, Tempe, AZ

» Dave Matthews Band August 2005
   Live at Cricket Pavilion, Phoenix, AZ

OTHER WORKS

» Favorite Scriptures March 2008
   A selection of my favorite passages from the Bible

» Photography Statement January 2008
   What I love about taking pictures

» The First Day of the Rest of My Life September 2006
   The story of my first day at Arizona State University